Champagne alternatives for every celebration
Why Look Beyond Champagne? There is no denying Champagne’s status as the world’s most iconic sparkling wine. Crafted exclusively from…
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The influence of oak barrels on wine texture and flavour
The Role of Oak: A Catalyst in Winemaking Oak barrels have shaped the history of wine as much as terroir,…
Wine tasting 101: how to train your palate
Why Training Your Palate Matters Learning to taste wine is not about memorising the difference between Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot…
Chasselas wine: exploring the taste of Swiss terroir
Unveiling Chasselas: Switzerland’s Quiet Classic Amidst the global pantheon of wine grapes, some names—Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir—resonate universally. Chasselas,…
The best wine pairings for spicy Indian curries
The Complexity of Pairing Wine with Indian Curries When we talk about food and wine pairings, Indian curries often intimidate…
Creative vegetarian dishes to pair with white wines
Breaking the Myth: White Wine Is Not Just for Fish It’s astonishing how often white wines get relegated to the…
Low-intervention winemaking: fad or future?
What Does « Low-Intervention » Really Mean? In recent years, “low-intervention winemaking” has become something of a buzzword in oenological circles. Pitched…
Wine pairing tips for plant-based diets
Understanding the Complexity of Plant-Based Pairings When we talk about food and wine pairings, classic prototypes like steak and Cabernet…
Shiraz grenache: bold blends and food pairings
Understanding the Shiraz-Grenache Blend The Shiraz-Grenache blend is not a coincidence of convenience, but rather the outcome of centuries of…
St Emilion Montagne: exploring the satellite appellation
Understanding the Identity of Montagne-Saint-Émilion Often eclipsed by its illustrious neighbour Saint-Émilion, the Montagne-Saint-Émilion appellation—one of the key « satellites » to…