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How to Always Pour the Perfect White Wine?

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…

How To Decant Wine: The Beginner’s Guide

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…

Q&A with Martine Saunier: her new film ‘A Year in Champagne.’

Social Vignerons reveals an exclusive interview with Martine Saunier, legendary wine importer, senior producer, and protagonist of the new film ‘A Year in Champagne.‘ Martine Saunier made a name for herself building a successful…

Q&A with a wine influencer: Jancis Robinson talks about social media

Jancis Robinson is a busy women. Her #2 position in our Top 20 Worlwide wine influencers on social media hasn’t come by chance. Between many major wine publications, Jancis is…

Top 25 Most-Expensive Australian Wines

At some point Australia was known internationally more for its bulk or cheap wine exports than for the fine wines its relatively old wine industry has been producing. Simply speaking,…

5 Top Grapes Behind Italian White Wines

Italy is one of the few countries that look even better in real life than it does in pictures, or on the silver screen, and their wine is no different.…

The Importance of the Bulk Wine Market in the World

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…

Types, Aromas, & Stories Behind Riesling Wines

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…

The Best Blanc de Noirs Champagne Wines : AWARDS

Blanc de Noirs Champagnes are white wines made exclusively with the red grape varieties grown in the Champagne region. Most often, they are blended from Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier,…

Sulfites (SO2) in Wine: Top 7 Facts

There are often a lot of legal mentions on wine back labels: wine descriptions and tasting notes, and a lot of Bla-Bla information too! But two words strike the imagination…

13Nov

Wine Book Review & Author Interview: Blinders by Michael Amon

Blinders by Michael Amon is a captivating wine novel. From the very first pages, you’re captivated. Well I was… The first chapter, with its short 6 pages, is enough to throw you into an intriguing universe of nightlife, wine, and wonders: a wine bar in…

20Nov

Ice Cubes in Champagne? How Good is Moët Ice Imperial

Score : 90/100 Score 90/100 Since its launch back in 2010, Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial has been somewhat controversial. Indeed, Champagne, that can only be made in the region bearing the same name in France, is generally regarded as the finest sparkling wine on…

06Jun

10 Things Every Wine-Lover Should Know About French Wine Regions

France is known all over the world for producing some of the finest wines in the most picturesque vineyards. Here we have listed 10 of the most popular wine regions in the country– each with some unique characteristics that will make every wine-lover pack their…

15Jan

Infographic: French Wine & Cheese Pairing

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.…

21Dec

The Sparkling Wines of Domaine Carneros – Tasting Reviews

As you know I am based in France, and here wines for California are very hard to get by and purchase. I do love my champagne French Champagne wines, but it is always a great pleasure to taste and review wines from California. They have…

11Sep

How Will Blockchain Technology Change Wine?

Interview with wine counterfeit expert Maureen Downey about the foreseeable future of applying Blockchain Technology to the wine industry. Maureen Downey is a wine fraud specialist who played an important role in the Rudy Kurniawan investigation, the greatest wine scam in US that shook the wine…

06Sep

4 Reasons to Choose an Organic Prosecco Wine

Why would I choose and buy an Organic Prosecco or even more generally an organic wine instead of a conventional (non-organic) one? You might be wondering. Well, there are several valid reasons to do so. First, you have to ask yourself: “why is organic Prosecco better?”…

22Dec

Infographics & Guide to Pinot Noir Wine Grape Variety

Pinot Noir is certainly one of the most famous red grape varieties in the world, giving birth to many of the world’s most expensive wines. Its versatility in the vineyard and ability to adapt to various terroirs allows winemakers around the globe to produce quality still red wines as well…

07Dec

The Best Prestige Cuvée Champagne Wines : AWARDS

Prestige Cuvée Champagnes are the most refined expressions of a House’s savoir-faire (know-how). Not only are they generally made from the best fruits, often from Grand Cru or Premier Cru vineyards, but they are also aged for longer, frequently in oak, and elaborated from the…

06Mar

Top 5 Quick & Easy Prosecco Cocktails

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…