Home cheese making is a fun and rewarding hobby that is becoming increasingly popular. There are many reasons why people are choosing to make their own cheese, including the desire to control the ingredients, the satisfaction of creating something from scratch, and the enjoyment of experimenting with different flavors and …
English vineyards are a relatively new phenomenon, but they have been growing in popularity in recent years. The climate in England is not ideal for growing grapes, but some varieties have been found to thrive in the cooler conditions. English wines are often described as being light-bodied and refreshing, with …
Pet-Nat, short for Pétillant Naturel, is a type of sparkling wine that is made using the méthode ancestrale. This is a traditional method of making sparkling wine that does not involve the addition of yeast or sugar. Pet-Nats are typically light-bodied and off-dry, with flavors of citrus, apple, and yeast. …
The wine industry is constantly evolving, and new trends are always emerging. In 2023, we can expect to see even more innovation and experimentation in the world of wine. Here are some of the top wine trends that we can expect to see in the coming year: Sustainability is becoming …
Mosel wines are produced in three countries along the river Moselle: France, Luxembourg (the Musel) and Germany (the Mosel) ². The Mosel is mainly famous for its wines made from the Riesling grape, but Elbling and Müller-Thurgau also contribute to the production, among others ¹. Mosel wines are mainly white …
The Loire Valley is France’s most diverse wine region, producing exemplary wines in every style.⁴ The key white-wine grape varieties used to make Loire Valley whites are Sauvignon Blanc (generally associated with the central Loire around Sancerre, but found throughout), Chenin Blanc (often found in the Loire Valley proper, around …
Burgundy is not cheap. There is no disguising the fact. But you needn’t be beguiled into paying big bucks for celebrity villages and vineyards which may not live up to the label and the outlay. It is perfectly possible to find wines which deliver at a more modest price – …
Bordeaux makes some incredibly expensive wines, but also some of the cheapest in France. As a general rule, however, cheap Bordeaux is rarely worth drinking: only producers who can get a reasonable price for their wines can afford low yields, vigilant winemaking and good barrels – all prerequisites for quality. …