Wine Facts
A varietal wine is made entirely or almost entirely from a single grape variety. The goal is to showcase the pure expression of the grape, unaffected by other varieties. This allows you to more quickly learn how a grape tastes and which styles and regions suit you.
Looking for the best wine for your Christmas dinner? We've selected five top wines that will enhance any Christmas setting, from luxurious Barolo to affordable Chardonnay and a festive finish. Perfect for gourmet dining, long dinners, and everything in between.
The Ah-So opener is the secret weapon for opening old wines with brittle corks. Discover why this clever tool works so well, where the name comes from, and when it's best to use it.
When choosing a wine to pair with a dish that has a sauce, it's better to match the wine to the sauce than to the meat or fish. The sauce often determines most of the flavor, fattiness, and acidity, and thus whether the wine is beautifully balanced or completely lost alongside the dish.
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.
