Bacchus - named after the god of wine. But is it a nearly noble grape? In…
Category: Mini series
Nearly noble grape varieties: Glera
In this post we explore the main ingredient of Prosecco, the Glera grape. We ask is…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Viognier
Perfumed, fully bodied, exotic, rich, bold, and sweet with a golden tan. Find out why the…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Gewürztraminer
The virtually unpronounceable Gewürztraminer has a long name, a big nose and loves an Indian or…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon
Nearly noble grape varieties: Sémillon If you are a fan of white Bordeaux wines (and why…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Rkatsiteli
Rkatsiteli - relatively unheard of, but prolifically planted. In this post we discover why.
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint
Nearly noble grape varieties: Furmint You may not be familiar with the Furmint grape, unless you’re…
Nearly noble grape varieties: Chenin Blanc
In this post we explore whether Chenin Blanc deserves Nearly Noble Status.
Nearly Noble Grape Varieties: Introduction
What are nearly noble grape varieties? In this post we'll explore that question and more...
Grape varieties: Syrah
Grape varieties: Syrah If you are a fan of Rhone wines it is likely that Syrah…
Grape varieties: Pinot Noir
In this post we explore the diva grape - Pinot Noir. Exploring its elegant red wines…
Grape varieties: Grenache
In this post we explore the ubiquitous, but relatively unknown Grenache grape, exploring its use in…
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon If you full bodied red wines, you’ve likely come across Cabernet Sauvignon.…
Grape varieties: Riesling
In this post we explore Riesling. A journey of Petrol, Antifreeze and outstanding dry and sweet…
About wine bottles
In this post we explore the wine bottle, sizes, shapes and why they are that way.
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?