MCC vs Champagne: The Difference, and Which One to Buy
Same method, different place, very different price. What Méthode Cap Classique is, how the rules compare to Champagne, and when each one is the right bottle.
Read moreUnveil the Mystery: What is a Teinturier Grape?
Discover the world of winemaking with teinturier grapes. Learn what is a teinturier grape, its unique characteristics, and its influence on wine colour.
Read moreUnderstanding the Difference Between DOC and DOCG Wines
Let's take a squiz at the distinction between DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) and DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) wines, which are at the heart of Italy's wine heritage.
Read moreAustralian Riesling: Why It Tastes of Lime and Ages for Decades
Australian Riesling is dry, not sweet. Why it tastes of lime, how Clare and Eden differ, how long it really lasts and what to eat with it.
Read moreBest Wine for Sangria: What to Buy (and What to Skip)
Cheap, dry and fruity beats expensive every time. The red and white grapes that make good sangria, the ones to avoid, a jug recipe and how strong a glass really is.
Read moreBest Wine for Mulled Wine: 9 Reds That Work (and What to Avoid)
The best wine for mulled wine is cheap, fruity and low in tannin. Nine reds that work, the ones to avoid, a stock-checked bottle, our basic recipe with three twists and the standard-drinks maths.
Read moreBeginners Wine Guide – Understanding the Basics
Wine has a lot of words, most of them French, and most of them invented to make you feel like ...
Read moreWhat Are Tannins in Wine? The Dry, Grippy Bit Explained
Tannin is the dry, grippy feeling a red wine leaves behind, and it is a texture rather than a taste. Here is where it comes from and how to soften it.
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