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 and writing articles. Each year I continue to write more about wine terms and things to know about wine to help demystify the weird, wonderful and often complex world of wine. So as this year draws to a close, I wanted to share the top articles of 2022 from the Cheeky Vino. This list is a mixture of the articles that seemed to be the most popular, and also my personal favourites.
I hope this list helps you learn something you never knew about wine.
5 tips for hosting a blind 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 few years now and have turned it into a fun game. I give out prizes for everything from the person who guessed the most wines, to the one who guessed the least. It’s a really fun night for people who love wine and who know nothing about it alike. In this article, I share 5 tips for hosting a blind wine tasting from my experience as well as printables you can use to host your own.
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Barossa Valley winery guide
The Barossa Valley is an absolutely iconic Australian wine region, but it may not be what you expect. Barossa is known worldwide for its big, bold reds. But visit this region and you’ll discover that there is so much more to it. The Barossa Valley is a region with a rich history and an incredible community that is producing incredible wines with something for everyone’s taste. We had the best time finally visiting the Barossa Valley, and so I loved writing about the trip. In this Barossa Valley winery guide, I highlight some of the wineries we visited and absolutely loved on our trip to help inspire a trip of your own.
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How is wine made?
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 into producing the wine we drink, and in this guide, we jump right into the process. This post covers the basics to give you a good idea of how red and white wine is made. It doesn’t go into every single detail but will give you what you need to know to understand it.
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How to tell if wine is good value
Ever been into a bottle store and had no idea whether a wine is good value or not? How are you meant to know if a wine that is $20 is good? Should you really be splurging on a wine, or would getting a bottle worth less still be a great buy. Getting wine at the bottle store, or even online, can be really hard. Without trying a wine before you buy it, how are you meant to know if you’re going to enjoy it? In this article, I dive into some tips on how to tell if a wine is good value so you can get more bang for your buck!
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Balance in wine
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 wine label, in a tasting note online or spoken about at a restaurant or cellar door. The word ‘balanced’ is one of the most thrown-around wine terms I think I’ve seen. But what does balance in wine mean? And how important is it? In this wine terms explained, I dive into what it actually means.
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In summary: Top articles of 2022
I hope this round-up of the top articles of 2022 helps to inspire you to learn more about wine and read some more of the articles I’ve written! I really enjoy learning more about wine for these and sharing my knowledge with you all. With 2023 upon us, I can’t wait to bring more wine knowledge to you next year!