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…

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 the editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine (3d ed. 2006), co-author with Hugh Johnson of…

It’s Always Time for Wine… When you like wine, whether it’s #wineWednesday, #WineOclock, you’re drinking with friend, alone, or with you cat… Make No Excuses….

Mobile apps exist to make your life easier and better. When it comes to wine, this can mean a few different things: learn more about wine, helping you chose better wine, record your tasting experiences, get a better deal/price for your plonk, find expert ratings,…

As opposed to wine bottles themselves, the anatomy of a wine bottle holds no secret and is fairly straight forward. Still, there is some specific vocabulary any wine lover, wine student, wannabe wine professional or sommelier has to know. To keep things simple and easy…

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…

Many Italian Cheeses have the great advantage from a wine pairing perspective, of being relatively subtle in flavors, featuring and showcasing the natural taste of the milk they were made from rather the powerful savors (and smell!) acquired through a long ageing. Think French cheeses…

‘Musician and graphic designer gone wine geek’, Madeline Puckette is arguably the most famous wine blogger out there, as Wine Folly, a site she founded in 2011, is without a doubt one of the very most, if not THE most successful of all wine blogs.…

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…

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…