Every year, the wine world waits with excitement for the harvest—known in many regions as la vendange. This is the pivotal moment when months of patience, vineyard care, and weather-watching culminate in the picking of grapes. The timing is everything: harvest too early and the wine may lack depth; wait too long and ripeness can turn into overripeness, risking balance and freshness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Barolo remains an evolving mystery which continues to charm and transform itself, evoking a unique and enchanting sense of the place it comes from.

Can the addition of just 1% of a grape varietal impact the overall flavour profile of a wine?

“Do not let your bitterness steal your sweetness.” - KURT VONNEGUT