How wine is made

Champagne

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 rose wine is made

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 red wine is made

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 white wine is made

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...

Champagne

The mystery of Champagne making

The process of Champagne making, broken down into steps, types of Champagnes and the best examples of them – in the text below.
how rose wine is made

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 winemaking process. Let’s look at rose from a winemaker’s point of view.

how red wine is made

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 rose.
how white wine is made

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 rose.

Wine regions

Wine route of Burgundy

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,...

Bordeaux wine region

Wine regions: Bordeaux

Guide to Bordeaux: the left and the right banks, main AOCs, grape varieties and the most notable chateaux.

Wine route of Burgundy

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, and some of the most notable wines.
Bordeaux wine region

Wine regions: Bordeaux

Guide to Bordeaux: the left and the right banks, main AOCs, grape varieties and the most notable chateaux.

Grape Varieties

Pinot Noir grape variety

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.

chardonnay grape variety

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay

Chardonnay: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.

cabernet sauvignon grape variety

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.

Pinot Noir grape variety

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir

Aromas, flavors, regions and styles of Pinot Noir – the most intelligent and hard-to-handle variety in the world.
chardonnay grape variety

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay

Chardonnay: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.
cabernet sauvignon grape variety

Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon: variety description, main growing regions, food pairings, variety-defining aromas and flavors.

5 wine facts

Pierre Girardin

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...

wine yeasts ready for fermentation

5 wine facts: the yeasts

The compact guide to wine yeasts – how do they work, why do they make wine and what does it...

wine bottles storage

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...

aging process in wine barrels

5 wine facts: the barrels

Kinds, shapes and sizes of wine barrels and how they influence the taste and aromas of your favorite wine.

Pierre Girardin

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 latest discovery, Arnaud Ente. If you don’t want to miss out on them, read the text below and make your conclusions.
wine yeasts ready for fermentation

5 wine facts: the yeasts

The compact guide to wine yeasts – how do they work, why do they make wine and what does it have to do with carbon footprint.
wine bottles storage

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 very specific conditions to evolve properly.
aging process in wine barrels

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

Natural wines

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...

Bordeaux en Primeur wine futures

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

10 uncomfortable wine facts (That are not to be spoken in voice)

You pretend you're into wine because wine snobbery is hip...

wine cork making process

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,...

Natural wines

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 categories on the market. Does this mean that we don’t need to care about them?
Bordeaux en Primeur wine futures

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 important to mention the price – for example, en primeur Château Beychevelle 2018 was about 50% less expensive than today.
10 uncomfortable wine facts

10 uncomfortable wine facts (That are not to be spoken in voice)

You pretend you're into wine because wine snobbery is hip...
wine cork making process

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, stuffed it with wood and fabric. The most effective way was invented by Mediterranean inhabitants