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: Merlot

In this post we explore the perhaps underrated Merlot variety.

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…

Grape varieties: Pinot Grigio

In this post we explore the popular Pinot Grigio grape variety.

Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc

In this post we explore the fresh and zingy Sauvignon Blanc grape.

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.