How wine is made
The mystery of Champagne making
The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in...
How wine is made: rose wine
Rose wine may be very different – from deep-coloured and full-bodied, to light and pale. It all depends on the...
How wine is made: red dry wine
Guide to red winemaking. What defines red wine and how does the process of red vinification differ from white and...
How wine is made: white dry wine
Guide to white winemaking. What defines white wine and how does the process of white vinification differ from red and...
Wine regions
Wine regions: Burgundy
Welcome to the detailed guide to Burgundy’s wines. Here you can find Burgundy’s ancient winemaking history, grape varieties, main AOCs,...
Wine regions: Bordeaux
Guide to Bordeaux: the left and the right banks, main AOCs, grape varieties and the most notable chateaux.
Grape Varieties
Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir
Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.
Grape Varieties: Chardonnay
Chardonnay: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.
5 wine facts
5 reasons to appreciate wines of Pierre Girardin
He’s a rising star of Burgundy and so, the prices of his wines are rising like they did on Meursault's...
5 wine facts: the yeasts
The compact guide to wine yeasts – how do they work, why do they make wine and what does it...
5 wine facts: the storage
Storage is one of the crucial stages of fine wine’s life. If it has a great aging potential, it needs...
5 wine facts: the barrels
Kinds, shapes and sizes of wine barrels and how they influence the taste and aromas of your favorite wine.
Knowledge
5 Main Types of Natural Wines Explained
Natural wines are not a trend anymore. They have passed the peak of hypeness and became one of the rightful...
All You Need to Know About Bordeaux Wine Futures
Everyone can buy en-primeur wines and enjoy the thrill of being a part of this old game. Also, it’s very...
10 uncomfortable wine facts (That are not to be spoken in voice)
You pretend you're into wine because wine snobbery is hip...
All you have to know about wine corks
In old times people used many ways of closing the wine vessels – they sealed it with resin and wax,...