Learning about wine

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 …

You may have heard the term being thrown around – but what is a corked wine? Even those who are seasoned wine lovers may have heard the term but might …

If you enjoy wine, which I’m sure you do because you’re reading a wine blog, I’m almost 100% certain you’ve seen the term balance. Maybe on the back of a …

Have you tried Carménère before? It may be famous now in Chile, but did you know this grape actually originated in Bordeaux? Yep, this wine variety has a seriously interesting …

There are some weird wine terms out there that don’t always make a lot of sense. Unless you know what they mean, how are you meant to understand wine tasting …

Blind wine tastings are a great way to get together with friends and have some fun while learning about wine. I’ve been hosting an annual blind wine tasting for a …

Wine – we all drink it, but how does it get from grape to glass? How is wine made? There is a huge amount of love and effort that goes …

There are some weird wine terms out there, like very weird wine terms. They make it really hard to understand and really get into wine. So in Wine Terms Explained, …

Fortified wines were once some of the most sought-after wines. They were appreciated for their strength, resistance and sweetness. But since then, they’ve gone a bit out of fashion. But …