The world of wine is full of wonders. A wonderful world from the great variety of delicious wines that we love to highlight in our wine reviews. But there are also absolute wonders and surprises in the world of wine accessories, from the weirdest to…

Have you ever attended an International Wine Competition? Well I have, and this my story. As always with wine, this is a story of sharing - through judging in this instance. Just a few weeks ago, I was judging at the Los Angeles International Wine…

Since 1945, a famous artist designs the label of Bordeaux first growth Château Mouton Rothschild. The collection of labels and their original artwork can now be seen if you visit the Mouton Rothschild winery and its museum in Pauillac. I was there no sooner than…

There is no hard rule to which temperature your wine should be at when storing. But the most preferred place is somewhere cool and dark to avoid sunlight and heat, an excessive amount of which could ruin any good wine. As a general rule, the lesser…

In every major wine-drinking country of the world, the bulk wine market is now an important part of the overall industry. In fact, the size of the bulk wine market is much bigger than it’s made out to be – even in countries such as…

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…

Champagne sparkling wine has long been synonym of luxury, opulence, and festivity, celebrated by kings, world leaders, and celebrities all over the globe for the past few centuries. It is also a mark of extreme refinement when it comes to bubblies, with many prestige cuvees…

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…

French airline Air France is working hard to provide its passengers with “a little piece of France’s terroir” in the air. What is the best way to transport customers to France before they’ve even arrived, or to leave them with a succulent aftertaste of Paris…

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…