Wine Facts
The holidays call for wines that make every moment special. Choose a deep red wine for your Christmas dinner, a refined white wine with fish or poultry, and end the year with Champagne or Cava for a festive toast. With the right selection, you'll be all set for Christmas and New Year's Eve 2025.
We toast because it's a ritual that expresses trust, health, and connection. Its origins lie in medieval drinking customs and ancient Roman and Greek rituals. Today, clinking glasses marks a special moment and reinforces the sense of celebration.
Oxidative wine: recognize the signs, know what the color tells you, and discover whether it's the style, the age, or a real fault in the wine.
Malolactic fermentation = It is the conversion of malic acid to lactic acid by bacteria.
Piedmont is a region that produces many top wines. It's also a region with a strong focus on what terroir can offer, and how grape variety hierarchy can influence winemaking.
Discover the influence of tannins in red wine on structure and mouthfeel. Learn more about their effect and value for your wine experience. Try it yourself.
Discover why the right white wine glass is essential for your taste experience, and next time choose the perfect glass for the perfect wine.
What are bush vines , or " bostokkies " as they also say in South Africa? Vines with deep root systems that can sometimes reach depths of 15 to 20 meters. This makes them ideal for dry climates.
Wine is a mixture of water and alcohol. Alcohol evaporates faster than water. When you swirl wine, a thin layer spreads across the glass. The alcohol evaporates more quickly, creating surface tension.
In a few simple steps, I'll explain how to recognize oak-aged white wine. From color to aroma to mouthfeel.
A good entry-level wine is a bottle that you immediately enjoy without much experience: fruit-driven, low or soft tannins, clear, pleasant acidity and a transparent taste.
Discover why acidity in white wine makes all the difference. Prepare your taste buds for a refreshing experience. Learn about regional influences and perfect pairings.
