If you’re unsure of the meaning, winter wines are those that are preferred during the cold winter months and that will help take the nip out of the air, giving you a toasty warm feeling all over. These are wines that are considered full-body and lush, as opposed to the light and refreshing wines you [...]
Portugal may not be the first country you think of when you’re looking for new wines to sample. However, Portuguese wine production outdates many other countries; the Portuguese have been trading wine with the rest of the world since the early 18th century.
There are legends that tell of wine being produced in Portugal from as [...]
If going on a winery tour and visiting a vineyard is something that appeals to you, there are a few steps that you are going to need to take before you go. First and foremost you should be aware that there are many thousands of wineries in different wine regions around the world, and many [...]
It’s true that real sommeliers don’t often think Australian wines when considering the finest vineyards in the world. However, believe it or not, Australia is the fourth-largest exporter of wine in the world, with some 105 million gallons of wine exported per year. That’s over 400,000,000 liters, for you non U.S. readers! And with as [...]
Whether you’re a real wine enthusiast or just someone looking for a great part-time hobby, home wine making can be fun and enjoyable, and of course there are very few other pursuits with such a tasty payoff! Many wine collectors enjoy their wine so much that they turn it into a hobby and get into [...]
Anyone that loves wine is probably going to agree that French wines are some of the best in the business, if not the absolute best in the world. How can such a small country be such a dominant force in the winemaking world? What makes wines from France so superior to wines you find in [...]