Grapes Varieties: Chardonnay

In this post we explore the prolific Chardonnay grape.

About wine bottles

In this post we explore the wine bottle, sizes, shapes and why they are that way.

About corks

In this post we look at corks, different types, how they are made and what they…

Where wine is made

In this post we explore where in the world wine comes from and why.

The sweet wines of Tokaj, Hungary

In this post we explore the various methods of making a sweet Tokaj wine.

Romanian Wine: Carstelec Winery – a hidden gem?

In this post we explore the Carstelec winery asking is it a hidden gem in Romania?

Eger, Hungary – The Valley of the Beautiful Woman

In this post we explore the Valley of the Beautiful Woman in Eger, Hungary.

Part seven: Sparking wine – Carbonation

In the last post in this mini-series we explore sparkling wine made with carbonation.

Part six: Sparkling wine – The continuous method

In this post we explore the continuous method of producing sparkling wine.

Awesome and fun wine Events you’ll love in Hungary part 1

In this post we explore some of the wine events in Hungary.

Part five: Sparkling wine – The Ancestral Method

In this post we explore the ancestral method of making sparkling wine.

Part four: Sparkling wine – The transfer method

In this post we explore the transfer method of making sparkling wine - a popular method…

Great wine experiences in Budapest

In this post we explore some of the best wine experiences available in Budapest.

Part three: Sparkling wine – The Asti / Dioise Method

In this post we explore the Asti / Dioise Method of making sparkling wine.

Part two: Sparkling wine – The tank / Charmat method

In this post we explore the tank method / Charmat method of producing sparkling wines, including…

Awesome places to drink Hungarian wine in Budapest?

In this post, we explore three of the great wine bars in Budapest.

Part one: Sparkling wine – the Traditional / Champagne Method

In this post we explore the traditional method of making sparkling wines, from Champagne to Cap…

Part nine: How to serve and taste wine

In this post we explore how to serve and taste wine.

Why I chose to invest in Chapel Down

In this post I explore why I choose to invest in Chapel Down in Kent.

Part eight: How to store wine

In this post we explore how to store you wine to minimise the possibility of ruining…

Part Seven: How sparkling wine is made

In this post we explore how the bubbles get into a sparkling wine.

Part six: How rosé wine is made

In this post we explore the main three methods of making rose wine.

Hungary: The Etyek Budai region

In this post we explore the Etyek Budai wine region in Hungary.

Part five: How red wine is made

In this post we explore the various processes of making red wine