This is it, Social Vignerons has just been voted '2015 Best New Wine Blog' by the Wine Blog Awards. Needless to say how important this 'tittle' is to me and the future of this website. An acknowledgement of the effort put into sharing, into sparking…

The Southern French wine region of Languedoc, the biggest wine-producing area in the world, has known over the last couple of decades a total renaissance. From a region more known for supplying large volumes of affordable wines, it has turned into a rich source of…

In the world of fine spirits, in the world of wine, and now also in the world of night clubs and jet-set parties, many know the joys of Cognac. Its pungent flavors of honey, caramel, dried fruits and sweet spices combine the concentration and character…

Many people do not realize how much work and equipment is involved in making wine. As a winemaker, in Europe in particular, I would often get the question: "but what is it that you do, wine makes it itself doesn't it?". Well, not exactly... So…

Everything you’ve been wondering about Prosecco sparkling wine. We’ve gone through all the most common questions you have about Prosecco bubbles, to get you to understand the essence of this ultra-famous but sometimes misjudged Italian wine. For information about the National Prosecco week, read on…

On a quick road trip in Napa Valley earlier in August for the Wine Bloggers Conference #WBC16, I felt I had to stop by and see with my own eyes one of the most iconic Californian wineries. What is this wine whose 1973 vintage beat the…

We’ve all seen over the years a few wine videos that have gone viral, haven’t we? You might remember watching one of these clips showing how to open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, a video of a spectacular sabering of a Champagne wine, or a…

Riesling is certainly one of the most famous white grape varieties in the world, giving birth to many of the world's most expensive wines. Its crisp minerality and distinctive fresh fragrance allows winemakers around the globe to produce top quality still white wines (Riesling is rarely made into…

Syrah, also globally known as Shiraz, is certainly one of the most famous red grape varieties in the world, giving birth to some of the finest and most expensive wines around the globe, from France to Australia. Its dense tannic structure, rich body and distinctive fruity and peppery flavors allow winemakers…

Yes, I have bad news for you: there are a fair bit of calories in wine ☹ There is a reason why it is often said: “Wine IS Food.” As we know, wine is made of grape juice which is one of the sweetest fruit…