Learning about wine

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 …

What is a lean wine? It seems like a weird thing to say about wine. Like is it that the wine bottle has become the leaning tower of Pisa, or …

Have you heard of a wine being closed before? It is definitely something that comes up, but what is a closed wine? And is it a good or a bad …

Tannat may not be as well known as some other red wine varieties, but there are plenty of reasons to check it out! Originating in France, Tannat is the national …