Imagine a world where the clink of wine glasses mingles with whispers of luxury, rarity, and fine living. Enter Rudy Kurniawan, a name that once resonated through the echelons of wine connoisseurs and collectors, but…
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How to read wine labels: Part two – piecing the clues together
Now we’ve got the grips with the common features of wine labels, we’ll take a close look at two examples, using the information they offer to help us predict how the wines will taste. (If…
How to read wine labels: Part one – common features on wine labels
This two-part guide is your handy manual to reading wine labels from anywhere in the world. We’ll show you how to use the information presented on the bottle to predict how a wine will taste….
12 Wine Myths Debunked
We’ve all heard at least one of them. How many have you fallen for? Learning how to enjoy wine can be a daunting experience for beginners. With all the wine jargon and the sheer number of grape…
7 Oldest Wines in the World
When it comes to wine, the rule of thumb is the older the vintage, the better the wine is supposed to taste. However, this is a widespread misconception and a wine’s age is not always an…
Increase Your Vocabulary with Wine Words
Wine tasting is more fun when you pick out flavors. Flavor picking is a lot like remembering adjectives or famous people’s names; they might be on the tip of your tongue but they’re hard to…
10 Ways to Become a Better Wine Taster
Master sommeliers study for years to become true wine experts. They know specific facts about viticulture, such as the details of the soil content of vineyards around the world, or how local and global events spur…
How to Drink Red Wine (And Truly Experience It)
Red wine is arguably the most popular wine choice around the globe. With so many variations, blends and flavor profiles, there seems to be no end to the potential creations and styles of red wine….