Ripeness and the Rise of the International Style
The world of wine has changed more in the last forty or so years…
A Beginner’s Guide to Madeira Wine
History
Madeira was rediscovered in the mid-14th century. It…
Everything You Need to Know About Oaking Wine
The Forest
Wine has been made in wood for hundreds of years.…
A Guide to Drinking Old Wine (Part One – Determining quality)
Determining quality
Old bottles are rare and treasured. Occasionally,…
En primeur
En Primeur in Bordeaux
En primeur has existed since the 18th…
Merlot
General
With 550,000 acres planted, and almost every wine-growing…
Riesling
Riesling is the 11 th most planted white varietal in the world,…