On Decanters.
Do you have one? Do you have more than one? Do you wonder what that funny shaped vase was for? Did you think they were only for brandy or congnac? […]
Once you pop, what’s the best way to stop (your wine).
How to ‘stop’ your wine bottle, obviously.. not how to stop drinking! As much as we love wine, sometimes you just can’t finish a whole bottle. Whether you want a […]
Tastes oh so Millennial!
We have all heard the story about the millennial who couldn’t afford to buy a house because they ate too many pulled pork, avocado and sourdough sandwiches, and wiled away […]
There is a foot in my wine!
Grape stomping is still a thing. A friend of mine once asked me if people still stamp grapes for wine with their feet. I said yes, despite being unsure of […]
Some interesting facts about Rioja
Why do some bottles of Rioja have gold netting ? That was the original idea for this post, until I started thinking and looking a little deeper into all the […]
“Come Quickly, I am tasting the stars” said the guy who did not invent Champagne.
Why the Brits had a hand in the Champagne story, and why the monk did not invent my favorite drink! Cue the start of the stoning. But hear me out. (waits […]
Old Vines Vs Young Vines
Old V New, this debate has been going on for some time on numerous topics and we will explore old and young vines. Is one better than the other? I […]
Why is my wine orange?
Orange is the new red, white and rose! Time to take a look at this newest old trend in wine making! It is a white wine made using the red […]
What do Clay, Concrete, Oak & Steel all have in common ?
Well, aside from all being materials of course – they are all used in the production of wine. More specifically, they are all used at some point in the storage […]