Everything you need to know about Sweet Wines
March 21, 2023
What do Port, Moscato d’Asti, Sauternes, Alsace’s Vendange Tardive, Passito and Icewine have in common? They are all sweet wines...
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Etna: the wines of the volcano (part 1)
February 7, 2023
One of the world’s most active volcanoes is also a fascinating wine region. Etna wines are among the finest in...
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Wine in Art: Ancient History
January 29, 2023
Hittite rhytons, Egyptian tomb paintings, Greek vases, Roman mosaics - all these art forms depicted wine in ancient civilisations. Together...
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A semi-serious guide to food and wine pairing – Part 1
May 8, 2020
Wine and food are two of the greatest pleasures in life. What happens when you combine them? Take your taste...
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Five classical composers that loved wine
February 28, 2020
What did Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Rossini and Brahms have in common? Beyond being great classical composers, they all loved wine!...
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What is terroir? A beginner’s guide
January 24, 2020
Holy grail or propaganda? Terroir is a controversial topic among winelovers. What is terroir? Its definition, origin and history
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Wine short story: A black fly in your Chardonnay
My second wine short story is inspired by the song "Ironic", written and performed by Alanis Morissette. An elegant chardonnay from South Africa to pair! ...
The winemaking process in 15 steps – part 1 [with infographic]
Human intervention plays a big role in determining the style of a wine. Through the steps of the winemaking process, I'll examine the major decisions involved ...
Burgundy wine – part 2: appellations and labels [with infographic]
The second of a two-part article about Burgundy, the sensual heart of French wine. The Burgundy appellation system and quality levels (hopefully without headache!) ...
The Bacchus by Caravaggio – the wine lover that became art
The famous painting by Caravaggio - the Bacchus - depicts a young boy with wine. Is he offering that wine to us - the viewer? Most importantly, which wine could it be? I have a couple of guesses... ...
Burgundy wine – part 1: intro, grapes, sub-regions [with infographic]
The first of a two-part article about Burgundy, the most refined wine region in France. Covering Burgundy's geography, grape varieties and sub-regions ...
Wine short story: Businessmen, they drink my wine
Here is my wine short story inspired by the lyrics of "All Along The Watchtower", the popular song written by Bob Dylan. Paired with a wonderful Chianti Classico! ...
Why does my wine taste like this? Climatic factors
Have you ever wondered why your wine tastes the way it does? Climate and environmental factors play a key part. Here I explain what these factors are and how they affect your favourite wines ...
Bordeaux wine – part 3: the Right Bank and Entres-Deux-Mers
We move north and east of Bordeaux to discover the appellations of the Right Bank (where merlot is king) and Entres-Deux-Mers (a white wine land). With 4 tasting notes for reference ...