Learning about wine

Wow – can you believe 2023 is almost over? The end of the year has crept up on me and I wonder if it’s just me or everyone else too. …

Can wine be spicy? Spicy might be a weird thing to find in your wine glass, but this is one of the many weird wine terms out there that you …

There is so much that goes into the process of making wine. And one of the big parts of the process is ageing, which can last anywhere from a couple …

If you’re looking for all the fizz of Champagne without the price tag, Cava is going to be your new favourite. Cava is Spain’s answer to Champagne, using similar methods …

What is raw in wine? It may seem like an odd thing to find in your glass, or in a tasting note. But raw is a tasting note you might …

New Zealand wine has carved a name for itself in the International wine world, and it is easy to see why! Although New Zealand may be small, its wine regions …

Have you tried Chenin Blanc before? If you haven’t, you’re missing out on a grape variety that really offers something for everyone. Whether you like still, sweet or sparkling wine, …

Have you ever had a musty wine? If you have – I am sorry. There’s no good way to look at it, because that is not what you want to …

You may have noticed that there are so many wine glass shapes out there. Really, there are more than you can poke a stick at. And often there are glasses …

Have you tried Colombard before? I have to say this variety isn’t one I see all the often. I wonder if it is just that it isn’t commonly grown in …