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What You Should Know About the Best Wine Clubs
There are many wine clubs out there to choose from, regardless of what type of drinker you are. However, you can divide them into two broad categories for the purpose of narrowing your search to the best wine club: those dedicated to beginners and those…
Read MoreJudging at Los Angeles International Wine Competition
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…
Read MoreThe Malbecs of Argentina
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…
Read MoreInfographics & Guide to Sauvignon Blanc Wine Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most famous white grape variety in the world producing one of the most popular style of fragrant white wine. Its characteristic aroma profile makes it easy to identify, and enjoy! We provide you here with simple and practical information about the…
Read MoreStopping by at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Napa & Reviewing the Wines
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…
Read MoreInfographic: What you need to make wine, Modern Vs Traditional Winemaking
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…
Read More1995 Champagne Charles Heidsieck Blanc des Millénaires Brut : Nearing Perfection !
Score : 97+/100 Score 97/100 This Prestige Cuvée Champagne was awarded GOLD at Social Vignerons Prestige Cuvée Champagne AWARDS. Tasting Notes This vintage prestige cuvée Champagne comes in a very bright and shiny lemon-yellow color for a 20-year-old baby. Just a few golden hues simply make it look…
Read MoreTop 50 Words in the World of Wine, from A to Z
The world of wine counts with hundreds and hundreds of words to describe all sorts of things: the wine aromas and flavors, technical terms of viticulture, enology or winemaking, wine regions, grape varieties and so on… Whatever your level of understanding of this complex and…
Read MoreWine Glassware & Stemware 101
There’s a wide variety of wine glass types to suit most wine styles, as well as the most picky palates. Generally speaking, different shapes and sizes allow to reveal each wine different according to its characteristics: aromatic intensity, alcohol level, sparkling or still, etc. The…
Read MoreWhat is Prosecco? Infographic Wine Guide
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…
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