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Mango Wine: The Ultimate Guide to Tropical Winemaking Bliss

23/08/2025

Ever wondered what happens when you swap grapes for mangoes in your wine glass? You get a tropical twist that’s ...

Residual Sugar in Wine: What It Means and Why It Matters

15/12/2024

Three wine glasses with white, rosé, and amber wine sit on a stone table next to green grapes, yellow grapes, and peaches, with a blurred vineyard landscape in the background.

Residual sugar is the natural grape sugar left in a wine after fermentation. It is one of the things that ...

What is Port Wine: A Must-Know Guide for Enthusiasts

13/10/2024

Ever wondered what is Port wine and what makes it so special? Port wine is a fortified wine from Portugal’s ...

The 5 S’s of Wine Tasting: See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip, Savour

12/10/2024

Hand tilting a glass of red wine over a white napkin to check its colour

See, Swirl, Sniff, Sip and Savour, with the physical reason behind each step, plus the two myths the ritual carries and one cheap bottle to practise on.

Off-Dry Wine: What It Means and How Sweet It Is

04/10/2024

Three glasses of white wine in a row from pale to deep gold

Off-dry means 4 to 12 grams of sugar a litre. Here is the full sweetness scale in numbers, why off-dry often tastes dry, and why Extra Dry sparkling is sweeter than Brut.

What Is a Fifth Growth Wine? The 1855 Bordeaux Ranking Explained

04/10/2024

Three unlabelled Bordeaux bottles beside a glass of red wine on a timber table

A fifth growth is a Bordeaux château in the bottom band of the 1855 classification. There are 18, twelve of them in Pauillac, and the label says more about 1855 prices than today’s wine.

Whats the Difference Between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio: Explained

22/08/2024

Ever wondered what’s the difference between Pinot Gris and Pinot Grigio? While they might sound like two completely separate wines, ...

Dry White Wine Substitute: Best Options for Cooking

30/07/2024

Discover the perfect substitute for dry white wine to elevate your cooking game. Explore savvy swaps that'll add a splash of genius to your dishes!

Does Vermouth Have Sugar? Explore the Sweet Truth

17/07/2024

Curious about your vermouth's sweetness? Find out does vermouth have sugar and how it affects your favourite cocktails.

Can You Freeze Vermouth? What Really Happens

28/06/2024

Chilled bottle of vermouth and a small glass on a timber table

Yes, your freezer will freeze vermouth, at about minus 7C. Here is what that does to the taste, and how long an open bottle really lasts in the fridge.