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
Types of Champagne by Producer (NM, RM, RC…) – Explained
This indication system uses two capital letters and provides an insight into how and by whom the Champagne is made....
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...