Barolo wine
As one of the top red wines in Italy, barolo is made from the nebbiolo grape and aged for at least four years before it can be sold. The barolo region in Piedmont produces wines with a deep ruby color, complex aroma, and bold flavor. These characteristics have earned...
Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino is a red wine that originates from Tuscany, Italy. It is made from Sangiovese grapes, known in Montalcino as “Brunello,” which are grown exclusively in the Montalcino area. This wine is known worldwide for its high quality, depth of flavor, and...
The least sweet white wine
There are many types of white wine, but the least sweet variety is typically a dry wine. This type of white wine has little to no residual sugar, making it a crisp and refreshing choice for many occasions. Dry white wines are perfect for pairing with food, as they can...
Pinot Grigio or Pinot Gris
Technically, Pinto Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same. Pinot Grigio planting has been concentrated in northeast Italy while Pinot Gris makes its home in Alsace in France. Pinot Gris, is a French expression for light delicate and fresh and has flavours that are...
Riesling
The riesling grape is a versatile, aromatic variety with global popularity. Originating in Germany, riesling grapes are also commonly grown in France, Australia, and the United States. When young, riesling wines tend to have floral and stone fruit notes, while aging...
Gewurztraminer
I don’t think there is any better way to sum up the Gewurztraminer (ger-vertz-tramina) grape than by quoting Matt Skinner, author of “Thirsty Work” where the inspiration for this article comes from. Matt states, “Like and oversized drag queen with too much make-up,...
Muscat
Muscat is a sweet grape that comes in many forms from all over from Italy to Spain to Australia. Because of this broad variety it is hard to pin down on specific flavour or aroma for Muscat. Sometimes apple, pear or flowers can be detected in some of the lighter wines...
Chardonnay
Chardonnay comes in all different sizes and shapes and is grown all over the world. While some complain that this variety of grape is rather boring, there is a reason it is the most widely consumed grape variety in the world. Because this grape very readily will sink...
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc tends to be one of those grapes that you either love or hate. A crisp and mineral tasting wine that has it’s origins in France; the aromas of this grape have conjured a variety of adjectives. Such descriptions range from passion fruit, mint and basil...
Chenin Blanc
Origins in the Loire Valley of France, Chenin Blanc grapes have a natural high acidity as well as an uncanny ability to get along with the botrytis mold that likes to suck the water out of grapes. It is because of both of these features that Chenin Blanc grapes are so...