Learning about wine

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 …

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 …