Wine has been surrounded by tradition, romance, and a touch of mystery for centuries—but with that mystique comes plenty of myths. By separating fact from fiction, we can not only appreciate wine more fully but also enjoy it with a sense of curiosity and confidence, rather than intimidation.
How Champagne Is Made: From Vineyard to Celebration
Few beverages carry the elegance and celebratory sparkle that Champagne evokes. Behind every golden bubble is a meticulous process rooted in tradition, precision, and artistry. Let us take a closer look at how this iconic sparkling wine is made, step by step.
Cracking the Code: A Guide to Understanding Italian Wine Labels
As with most purchased items, reading the finer details before you do so, will ultimately help you to make better final decisions.
You can learn a lot from a wine label. Especially if you know what you are seeking. It is also important to understand what the label is not telling you.
‘’Wine is sunlight, held together by water.’’ - Galileo
I had never desired more than one glass of wine on any occasion but on this particular evening, something was different – something within me had been awakened by the experience that I was having.
Captured History in a Bottle (A Wine’s Vintage Year)
With each opportunity to taste, enjoy and experience what a wine has to offer, we should be appreciatively reminded by the fact that a winemaker has only one opportunity a year (a Vintage) to get it right.
For many of us who enjoy the sensuous profile of a bold, flavourful red wine may already know to seek an Amarone di Valpolicella, a Veneto Region Italian wine that consists of a blend of Corvina, small amounts of Corvinone and sometimes Rondinella grapes. You may be even more impressed with discovering how this amazing unique style of wine is made.