Sauternes is a prestigious sweet wine region in Bordeaux, France, known for its luscious, botrytized wines made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. These wines are characterized by their rich, complex flavours of honey, apricot, and nuts, with balanced acidity. Sauternes’ sweetness and depth are the result of noble […]
Wine Type
Frizzante refers to lightly sparkling wine, with a gentler effervescence than fully sparkling wines like Champagne. This Italian term denotes wines with a mild fizz, achieved through natural fermentation or carbonation. Frizzante wines are often refreshing, with a subtle sparkle that makes them ideal for casual drinking or as an […]
Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region in southern Spain, known for its wide range of styles from dry to sweet. Production involves a unique aging process using the solera system, which blends different vintages for consistency. Styles include Fino, dry and light; Oloroso, richer and oxidatively aged; […]
A field blend is a wine made from multiple grape varieties that are grown, harvested, and fermented together. This traditional practice, common before the advent of modern viticulture, results in wines that reflect the unique character of the vineyard and the vintage. Field blends are appreciated for their complexity and […]
Still wine refers to wine without significant carbonation, distinguishing it from sparkling or semi-sparkling wines. It includes the majority of white, red, and rosé wines and can range from dry to sweet, offering a vast array of flavours and styles based on grape variety, terroir, and winemaking techniques.
Ice Wine (Eiswein) is a type of dessert wine produced from grapes that have been frozen while still on the vine. The freezing concentrates the grape’s sugars and acids, resulting in a sweet wine with vibrant acidity. Ice Wine is known for its intense flavours of ripe fruits, honey, and […]
Kabinett is a German wine classification for wines made from fully ripe grapes, the lightest and least sweet category within the Prädikatswein quality system. Kabinett wines are known for their delicate, fresh, and lightly fruity character, with a balance of sweetness and acidity. They can be made in both dry […]
Tokaji (or Tokay) refers to wines from the Tokaj region of Hungary, famous for its sweet Tokaji Aszú, made from botrytized (noble rot) grapes. These wines are celebrated for their complexity, sweetness, and acidity balance, offering flavours of apricot, honey, and spices, with a remarkable aging potential.
Late Harvest wines are made from grapes left on the vine longer than usual to achieve higher sugar levels. This process concentrates the sugars and flavours, often leading to sweeter and more flavourful wines. Late Harvest wines can range from slightly sweet to intensely sweet dessert wines, showcasing rich, complex […]