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…

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…

Spain has a long and ancient History of winemaking we’ve all heard about, dating back and even preceding the importation of the wine culture by the Romans. The country boasts the largest vineyard surface area in the world, and has in recent years positioned itself as…

The best memories of wine travel vacations come when that first bottle of wine is opened at holiday time with friends and family— and, it’s perfect! But that doesn’t always happen because the journey from winery to home cellar typically has to go through airports,…

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…

This guest post was written by Kate Elizabeth of katelizabethphotography.co.uk exclusively for Social Vignerons. Why Do We Decant Wine? We decant wine for two main reasons: to remove any sediment that has collected at the bottom of the bottle to aerate the wine so that the…

In a fruitful collaboration with Andrew at HisandHerwine.com, Social Vignerons is giving you examples of how the incredible variety of French cheese can marry and sublime some of the most popular regional French grape varieties and blends. Also check our Italian Wine & Cheese Pairing Guide.…

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…

Your Recipes & Video Guide to Make Delicious Prosecco Cocktails in Minutes Prosecco sparkling wine is great enjoyed on its own, but combined with selected ingredients, syrups and liqueurs such as those made from orange, elderflower, strawberry or lemon, you are sure to please and…

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…