This a good topic to start an heated discussion, especially if various nationalities are around the table. First point, wine …

Chenin Blanc originates from France’s Loire Valley. Confusingly it can produce dry, medium and through botrytis, even sweet white wines. …

Chablis The name Chablis as with many French wines, does not refer to the grape variety, but to the region …

Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most famous red wine grape. It produces red wine with a depth of flavour, aroma …

Botrytis cinerea sounds pretty unpleasant, but without this fungus, we wouldn’t have some of our finest sweet wine. Affecting the …

In Britain we call it English Sparkling Wine! In France they call it Champagne Italy has Prosecco Spain has it’s …

Having different names for the same grape is not unusual in the wine world. Shiraz, the New World moniker, is …

Some fascinating vino facts to impress your friends at the bar and round the dining table. Bottle Sizes Demi or …

Now we all know what a “toast” is, but have you ever wondered where the practice came from and why …

Here’s a few alternatives to the under a fiver supermarket plonks. Three very expensive wines. Chateau Lafite When an enterprising …