Wine Basics: Is Chardonnay Dry Or Sweet? Not As Obvious As It Seems
So is chardonnay dry or sweet? This is a frequently asked question from those who are new to learning about grapeContinue Reading
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WSET Level 2 Exam: What You Need to Know About Chardonnay
It’s the world’s most popular and widely grown — but also most maligned — grape. Lots of people think they don’t like it because ofContinue Reading
Sussex Wine: a Tour of Bolney Wine Estate
It’s April Fool’s day, and the first warm weekend of 2017. Pastel-coloured blossom floats to the pavement outside my window.Continue Reading
WSET Level 2 Exam: Tactical revision: How to Get a Distinction
How to ace the WSET Level 2 exam… I decided to do a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) courseContinue Reading
Malaga Wine Museum Review
The day I followed by instincts… and ended up in Malaga Wine Museum. A few weeks before my trip to Malaga,Continue Reading
La Divina Enoteca Review: Wine Tasting In Florence
Ok… just in case you’re asking yourself the question “what is an enoteca?” (I would have been, before visiting Florence), here’sContinue Reading
Christmas wines for under £15
And lo: the three wise(ly-chosen) wines followed the ninja star back to the lowly house by the sea. Each boreContinue Reading
My First Day Working in a Wine Shop
My recent post entitled How Do I Improve My Wine Knowledge? featured the following mind-expanding tip: “Befriend the staff at your local independentContinue Reading
Wine Knowledge For Servers: 5 Tips for Improving Your Wine Knowledge
So you’ve always been interested in wine, but now you’re ready to take it to the next level. That’s whyContinue Reading
Chardonnays: Burgundy v Australia
I threw two similarly-priced Chardonnays into the ring and watched them slug it out. No rules, bare-knuckle style.
