What are nearly noble grape varieties? In this post we'll explore that question and more...
Category: Mini series
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?
Part four: Sparkling wine – The transfer method
In this post we explore the transfer method of making sparkling wine - a popular method…
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…
Part one: Sparkling wine – the Traditional / Champagne Method
In this post we explore the traditional method of making sparkling wines, from Champagne to Cap…