botrytis

Wine Production Part 2 – Pests and Problems in the Vineyard

Weather Hazards Spring Frosts can kill new growth. In 2008 we…
Production of Wine

Wine Production Part 1 – Growing and Husbandry for the Grapevine

Great vines are made in the vineyard, with little intervention…
Cabernet Sauvignon, "The great colonizer"

Cabernet Sauvignon, “The great colonizer”

Cabernet Sauvignon is considered one of the worlds most widely…
Extremes in Bordeaux – 2010 vs. 2013 Classed Growth Reds

Extremes in Bordeaux – 2010 vs. 2013 Classed Growth Reds

After soils, climate is the most important factor in determining…
Sparkling Wines of Europe

The Other Sparkling Wines of Europe

Crémant The term Crémant is used to designate sparkling wines…
A Guide to Drinking Old Wine - How Old Wine Tastes Different

A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 4 – How Old Wine Tastes Different

There are few food products in the world that can age as long…
A Guide to Drinking Old Wine - Decanting

A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 3 – Decanting

Once opened, older wine will need to be decanted. This is…
A Guide to Drinking Old Wine - Storing and Opening

A Guide to Drinking Old Wine – Part 2 – Storing and Opening

Older reds and a few whites will have sediment, made up of…
The Champagne Region

The Champagne Region

Climate – Champagne is one of the most northern regions for…
Production of Champagne and other Traditional Method Sparkling Wines

Production of Champagne and other Traditional Method Sparkling Wines

In Champagne, growers make as much as possible as the climate…
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand has set a new standard for Sauvignon Blanc in the…
A guide to California Wine

Which Wine Do I Order? – A guide to California Wine

We’ve all been a similar situation before: you are going to…