Learning about wine

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 …

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 …