There is no such thing as a perfect white wine… in absolute. Like there is no such thing as perfect people. There are some extraordinary wines. But most have their own personality we simply need to learn how to appreciate. There is such a thing…

Find below a list of some of the most praised Napa Valley wine names, popular and famous wines in California and around the world, with their respective district of origin when there is one. If this page is missing important wine names and needs updating,…

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…

Sydney -based bloggers The Wine Wankers started their WordPress site thewinewankers.com.au no sooner than July 2013, but have become since a firm favorite in the worldwide online wine landscape, and on social media in particular. In February 2015, they made it among the very first positions of our February…

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…

Chateau Pédesclaux, classified fifth growth of Pauillac in 1855, certainly sits on a great terroir, nestled between the illustrious vineyards of neighboring Chateaus, Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, and Pontet-Canet. But great location, and a potentially-great terroir is not all. Capturing the essence of its vineyards and bottling…

New Zealand, when it comes to wine, is certainly mostly famous for its iconic Sauvignon Blanc wines. It is probably fair-enough in a way, since the Sauvignon grape accounts for over 70% of the country’s wine output, with the region of Marlborough producing by in…

Bordeaux wines aren’t exactly renowned to be affordable ones! At least, that’s the reputation Bordeaux wines have acquired over the past decade or two, with the top estates now commanding very high, often speculative pricing. But let’s not forget that Bordeaux is the second biggest…

Did you know that Argentina is the only country that have original Malbec vines of true French heritage? A Long Tradition  & History In 1853, Michel A. Pouget – a French agronomist, who was hired to create and run the Quinta Normal of Mendoza, arrived…

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…