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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...

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...

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...

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...

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!...

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

Charles Baudelaire: a dandy wine lover?

March 22, 2019stories

Baudelaire's life, poetry and his special relationship with wine. A fascination that swung between hedonistic pleasure and a way to transcend human boundaries. Celebrated by a tasting note ...

Bordeaux wine – part 2: general appellations and the Left Bank

March 15, 2019places

Discovering the appellations of Bordeaux wine. Regional denominations and the so-called Left Bank. With five tasting notes of notable examples ...

Bordeaux wine – part 1: intro and grapes [with infographics]

March 8, 2019places

First part of my introduction to Bordeaux - one of the finest wine regions in the world. Geography, history and grape varieties ...

Drink like a Greek: the virtue of moderation

March 1, 2019knowledge

Ancient Greeks refined the art of viticulture and brought wine into society. Yet an ideal of moderation permeated their lifestyle. Is there a lesson to learn? ...