265 years of Riedel glass
Riedel is a centuries-old family-owned company known for the creation of varietal-specific stemware. It was the first in history to recognise that the taste and aroma of a beverage is affected by the shape of the vessel from which it is consumed. It has also…
Wine tips, tricks & trivia
Compiled from various sources for a more pleasant wine experience. Storing wine away from direct light and heat preserves its freshness. 2. Storing wine bottles horizontally is best. It keeps the cork damp and prevents too much air from entering the bottle. 3. Over-chilling white…
Essential wine facts
Compiled from various sources, some are unique, some are fun, and others are amusing, but they’re all essential wine facts. The most planted wine grape in the world is Cabernet Sauvignon. 2. After planting, it takes about 3-5 years for a grapevine to start bearing…
Beyond red and white
Rosé, dessert and sparkling wines. Besides red and white wines, the other three main categories of wine are rosé or blush wine, dessert or sweet wine, and sparkling wine. Rosé wine This wine is pink in hue because it stays in contact with the red…
Believe it! Understanding wine makes it taste better
Studies have shown that more complex descriptions of red and white wine actually make those wines taste better.
Another 5 white wines: lesser-known but no less exquisite
In addition to the top 10 white wines in our previous two articles, we bring you the last five that are lesser-known but are no less exquisite to taste. Muscat Muscat ranks among the oldest domesticated grape varieties, with its history stretching all the way…
More white wines
Adding to the last article’s top five white wines, we add five more fabulous white wines that will titillate your palate. Gewurztraminer Gewurztraminer is a white, aromatic grape variety that is named for a German-speaking province of Italy. However, the traditional home of Gewurztraminer is…
Pure white – top 5
The previous articles in our wine series have been almost all about red wine. We’re moving into white wines now, starting with the top 5. Chardonnay Among the hundreds of white wine grape varieties, the most popular is undoubtedly Chardonnay. Its ability to adapt to…
Winning wines of 2020
It was quite a year, with some wineries enduring rough seas. It was a year without parallel and 2020 changed everything – but did it change what we wanted to drink? Yes and no. Indeed, how we searched and what we looked for changed. But…
Wine lovers’ quest for a perfect red
With wine lovers, the quest for a perfect bottle of red wine never ends. Hence, the way to go is to be open to new things. Trying a little of everything – a Cabernet from Italy or a Pinot Noir from Spain. These wines may…
