The worlds most popular white wine comes from a green skinned grape grown in just about every wine region of the world. From lean and crisp, to rich and creamy, Chardonnay comes in a variety of styles; even sparkling. This easily enjoyed, typically high alcohol wine with low acidity delivers an even, gentle taste. It …
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The traditional warm, spiced, cozy red wine is a favourite throughout the Christmas season, but also has a significant following all year long. If you love the aromas of cinnamon, nutmeg, fennel, cardamon, ginger and cloves, this beverage is for you. Add to that some orange slices, a bit of lemon and a sugary syrup, …
The worlds most popular white wine comes from a green skinned grape grown in just about every wine region. From lean and crisp, to rich and creamy, Chardonnay comes in a variety of styles; even sparkling. This easily enjoyed, typically high alcohol wine with low acidity delivers an even, gentle taste. It is said that …
Moscato is Italian, Moscatel is Spanish and Muscat is French, but whatever way, it is typically a sweet white wine, full of peach and orange blossom flavours. Also available in a rare red grape, Moscato is made in many different styles; low alcohol sparklers, still white, rose, and even dessert can be enjoyed by all.
A very popular green skinned, white wine originating from the Bordeaux region of France. Light, crisp and refreshing, with herbaceous notes, high levels of acidity and low sugars. A very popular choice indeed.
If you are looking for an outstanding sparkling wine, today is your day; International Cava Day! Cava is a Spanish sparkling wine, produced mainly in the Catalonia region. It can be either white or rose and is often made from Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello grapes. However, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Trepat Garnacha and Monastell grapes are …
Every year since 2011, we celebrate Malbec. This thin skinned, dark purple grape, produces bright magenta colour at the rim and transitions to an opaque purple in the glass. A full body, medium tannin red gives off aromas and flavours of red fruit; plum, black cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and blueberry, together with tobacco, chocolate, spice …
Originating in Germany in the 1400’s Riesling is an aromatic white grape which is used to produce a variety of wine wine styles. Served nicely chilled, enjoy a glass of riesling on this special day…….. Interestingly enough, high quality Rieslings tend to cellar well. Whether its nicely crisp and acidic or one that is of …
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Enjoy the age old tradition of Mulled Wine to warm up your late winter days………
February 18, 2021 is Global Drink Wine Day. If you need a reason to have a glass of wine today, consider it being a globally recognized wine day. Whether it is your favourite, or something you have not had before, enjoy the day!
