There are so many grape varieties out there it can be hard to know where to begin. How do you know what they all taste like, what to pair them with and where to find them? In these wine guides, we dive into wine varieties giving you the key information you need. So you can learn what you love!
Viognier is a white wine known for its full body that originated in Southern France. If you love bolder white wines like Chardonnay, Viognier is going to be your new …
Semillon (or Sémillon) is a wine that you may not have tried before or heard much about. But it is one of France’s most famous grapes, and it stars in …
Wow, 2020. What a year am I right? If you’re like me you probably cannot wait for this year to be over! But looking back on it, there were some …
Have you heard of Gamay before? Or perhaps you might know it better by its other popular name – Beaujolais. If you haven’t heard of this grape variety before, have …
Looking for something different in your white wine? Sick of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio? Well, why not try something different? Fiano is an Italian grape variety that is taking …
Now that Spring is about to have sprung here in Australia, it’s time to turn our eyes to my warmer weather beverage of choice: Rosé. If I could Rosé all …
Malbec is a black grape that has become famous for its presence in Argentina. But did you know that Malbec actually has a French past? This grape variety isn’t grown …
Have you ever heard about a wine style called Botrytis or Noble Rot? If you haven’t, it could be that you haven’t come across it yet because it is a …
On our recent trip to Japan we did a Sake tasting course in Kyoto. I don’t really drink Sake other than when I’m in Japan, so I really had no …
Although I haven’t posted much about Barbera, I’m beginning to have a bit of an obsession. Particularly after visiting McLaren Vale, I feel Barbera is having a moment in my …