Champagne labelling
From Brut to Blanc de Blanc. Do you love champagne, but prefer when someone else picks the bottle? Do you find yourself enjoying particular styles over others, but not knowing why? This guide on champagne labelling will give you the confidence to shop with certainty…
Which grape variety matches your personality?
Have you ever wondered how much you have in common with your favourite wines? Does your thoughtful side make you more Cabernet or Pinot Noir? Is your energetic nature closer to Riesling or Champagne? Or maybe you’re a Shiraz with a dash of Chardonnay? Find…
Top tips for wine enjoyment
Whether you’re saving a bottle for a special occasion or simply just enjoy a glass of wine every night with dinner, check out our top tips to help you get the most from every bottle. Store it properly In ideal circumstances, you would be able…
Spanish wines
Wine has been present in what we know today as Spain since at least 1,100 BC. It was around this moment in time that the Phoenicians, those great traders of the Mediterranean Sea, arrive on the coasts of Cadiz in Andalusia and established the city…
South African wines
South Africa is one of the most prominent wine-producing countries in the Southern Hemisphere. Since the end of apartheid, the South African wine industry has enjoyed international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of wine styles and grape varieties. With more than 300 years…
Aussie wines
Australia began making wine over two centuries ago, but it only burst into the export markets in the 1980s. Since then, it has offered the world vibrant, fruit-forward wines of exceptional value. Australia is the fifth largest wine producer in the world and the largest…
How to clean your Riedel decanter
As wine enthusiasts, owning a fantastic decanter is essential. However, the thought of cleaning it afterward can sometimes be daunting, leading to neglect. Fear not! In this comprehensive guide, we’ll demystify the decanter cleaning process, ensuring that you can enjoy your beloved decanter more frequently…
Perfecting the art of decanting young wines
When it comes to decanting young wines, the Riedel brand has truly mastered the art. With their intricate “double decanting” products, they have found a way to unlock the true potential of these wines, enhancing their flavours, aromas, and overall enjoyment. You see, young wines…
Decanting: Not just for old wines anymore!
Decanting wine has long been reserved for the mature reds, a fancy process to separate the liquid from sediment and give it a breath of fresh air after years in the bottle. Typically, wines aged for 10 years or more are considered “matured.” But guess…
Why wine decanters
There are two reasons why people should decant, depending on the age of the wine. You decant older wines to remove sediment, and because the wine has been trapped in a tight container for a long period of time. Exposure to air is beneficial because…
