Wine Explained

Most wines you drink are blends, made from multiple grape varieties combined to create better balance, consistency and complexity. Here is why that matters.

You pop open a bottle of wine at dinner. It tastes incredible. But what actually happened between a bunch of grapes being harvested, and that glass in your hand? The answer is fermentation, and it is one of the most fascinating processes in food and drink. You do not need a science degree to understand it, you just need this article! If you are just getting started with wine and want to understand the basics first, our Wine 101 guide is a great place to begin before diving in

Oak barrels do more to a wine than most people realise. This plain-English guide covers how oak aging works, what it adds to the flavor of aged wines, and why winemakers choose it.

For even the casual drinker of wine, it won’t be long before they start hearing the word “tannins” when enjoying wine with others or attending a wine tasting event. But what exactly are tannins and how do they affect the flavor of wine? In this post, we explain tannins and how they affect your overall […]