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…

So, you like a good Prosecco sparkling wine. You like the crisp citrusy flavors, the refreshing acidity, and of course the bubbles! Yet, you wouldn’t mind if the style came with a little more variety, something a little different to taste and experience next time…

Score: 94/100 Score 94/100   The Comtes de Champagne Cuvée is without a doubt one of the most iconic Champagne sparkling wines from France you can buy, and it’s not the most expensive one at that! It is for sure the icon of Champagne Taittinger…

Building wood barrels and using them for transporting and/or ageing wine is a very old European tradition. Wine Barrel History in a Minute Ancient Egyptians and Romans were using clay amphorae rather than wooden containers. But those were fragile and unpractical. When the Romans conquered the…

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…

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?”…

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…

This is probably the most useful wine pairing ‘infographic’ that’s been published on Social Vignerons so far. For more though, check out our Booze & Food pages. To access our wine, beer or spirits & food pairing posts, click on the image below: Enjoy!!  

Blanc de Blancs Champagnes are sparkling wines made exclusively with white grape varieties (as opposed to the Blanc de Noirs made with red grapes) grown in the Champagne region. While other white grape varieties are allowed in Champagne, practically, almost all Blanc de Blancs are…

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…