Learning about wine

Dolcetto is an Italian varied tied to the famous region of Piedmont in the northwest of Italy. Because of this, it is unfortunately often overshadowed by the region’s more famous …

Whether you are wine obsessed or just starting to get into wine, investing in a wine fridge is one of the best decisions you can make as a wine enthusiast. …

Gewürztraminer may not be as well known as some of the other noble grapes, but it seriously delivers on flavour. Sometimes called the grown-up version of Moscato, this grape variety …

Have you ever seen backbone in tasting notes before? ⁠It may seem like an odd term to use when talking about wine. I mean – the wine doesn’t have a …

In early February it was Furmint Day and I realized I had never really done a deep dive into this grape. It’s not one that is well-known like a Chardonnay …

Elegance often conjures up thoughts of fashion, style and design. Red carpets more than cabernet, and famous people over Fiano. But this term has become absolutely entrenched in the language …

I started the Cheeky Vino as a way to explore my love of wine. A big part of that was learning more about wine and I did this through researching …

Durif may be a wine you haven’t heard of before, but you may have tasted it in a red blend. It isn’t well known, but if you’re after a brilliant …

Have you ever had a wine that is described as dense? It may seem like a weird term to use in a wine description, but it is something used to …

Petit Verdot is a full-bodied wine originally from southwest France but is gaining popularity in the new world of wine. You may not be super familiar with it, but if …