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Italy is home to some of the world's most beloved and widely recognised wine regions, producing a vast array of styles and varietals that are enjoyed by wine lovers all over the globe. From crisp white wines made from indigenous grapes like Trebbiano and Vermentino, to full-bodied reds like Barolo [...]
The Turkey is in the oven, the table is laid, Aunt Gladys is snoring on the sofa and you're ready for an aperitif. But what are you pouring? Don't worry we've got your back. Our Ultimate Guide to Christmas Food and Wine Pairing has some great ideas on what to [...]
We totally get why you’d want to pack in your 9-5 and devote your career to wine – and this man did exactly that. Sometimes styled “the most influential wine critic in the world”, it is said that Robert Parker’s views are so highly regarded, they even have the power [...]
When you think of the most highly regarded wines in the world, which country springs immediately to mind? It’s got to be France. We’ve spent some glorious summers touring the French wine regions, soaking up the centuries of winemaking pedigree, and relishing the tastings as well. The grape varieties and [...]
Tannins: you’ve probably heard of them, especially if you enjoy a glass of red wine, but you may not know about their vital role in the art of winemaking. In their early stages they’re very bitter, and eventually they may well end up as sediment in the bottom of your [...]
Big on flavour and big on price – Super Tuscan wines had a seismic impact on Italian winemaking when they were first produced, and their popularity is as strong as ever. What made them so ground-breaking - and so popular that a whole new designation was created to accommodate them? [...]
What is Pinot Grigio? Pinot Grigio is the Italian name for the Pinot Gris grape. Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris is used to make white wine in many countries around the world. When a wine is labelled as Pinot Grigio it will usually be made in the Italian style developed in Northern Italy. Here the grapes are harvested early before too much sugar is allowed to develop in the grapes. [...]
Champagne Charlie is a phrase so familiar that you wouldn't stop to give it a second thought, however the origins of the phrase are fascinating and involve a story of frivolity, excess, war and espionage. Who was Champagne Charlie? Charles Camille Heidsieck was born in France in 1822. The son [...]
The name Kaiken is taken from a type of Patagonian wild goose, famous for their migration over the mountains from Chile to Argentina. When Aurelio Montes made the same journey, it seemed appropriate to name his new winery after the geese, that he had emulated. The Ultra range is a [...]
An oenophile is a wine enthusiast or connoisseur who has a deep appreciation for wine. Oenophiles often pursue knowledge about wine tasting, grape varieties, winemaking techniques, and wine regions. Their passion for wine extends beyond casual drinking, encompassing the study and collection of wines.