What is Grape Must? Essential Winemaking Ingredient Explained
What is grape must? This is the freshly crushed juice from grapes that includes the skins, seeds, and stems.
Read moreDoes All Champagne Taste the Same? No, and Here Is What Changes It
Two bottles both labelled Champagne can taste nothing alike. The four things that change it: the grapes, the dosage, the time on lees and the maker.
Read moreWhat is Icewine? Discover the Sweet Elixir of Frozen Grapes.
What is icewine? Delve into the world of Icewine, a luscious dessert wine made from frozen grapes, and explore its unique and indulgent flavours.
Read moreHow to Dry a Decanter Without Water Spots or Streaks
Drain it, rinse with filtered water and stand it upside down on a rack. Here is how to dry a decanter properly, and why hard water leaves those white spots.
Read moreWhat Is Champagne and Shackles? The Party Theme Explained
Handcuffed to your date until the bottle is empty: what Champagne and Shackles is, where it came from, the usual rules, what to wear, the bubbly to bring and how to do it safely.
Read moreIs Prosecco the Same as Champagne? No, and Here Is Why
Different country, different grapes, different bubbles. How Prosecco and Champagne actually differ, which to buy for what, and what Australian Prosecco is.
Read moreBucks Fizz vs Mimosa: What Is the Difference?
Same two ingredients, different ratio. A Bucks Fizz is champagne-forward, a Mimosa is equal parts. Here is the history, the taste and what to pour.
Read moreDiscover the Difference Between Brut and Demi Sec Champagne
Savour the contrast in your glass with our guide on the difference between brut and demi sec champagne. Perfect your choice for any occasion.
Read moreWhat Is a Riddling Rack? The Champagne Tool Explained
A riddling rack holds 120 bottles neck-down so the yeast slides into the neck. Here is how it works, who invented it, and why machines replaced it.
Read moreHow Long Does Wine Last After Opening? A Simple Guide.
How long does wine last after opening? Get tips on properly storing opened bottles & learn factors that affect wine's shelf life from this handy guide.
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