Grapes Varieties

Most popular red wine grapes

Red wine is one of the most consumed alcoholic...
Grapes Varieties

Red Wine Basics: Six of the Best

Becoming a wine connoisseur won’t happen overnight...
Grapes Varieties

An A–Z of Lesser Known Red Wine Grapes (Part 4)

Our exploration of lesser known red wine grapes is...
Grapes Varieties

South Australian Shiraz – Barossa v Clare v McLaren V…

Australia is renowned for its Shiraz. Its chewy, spicy,...
Grapes Varieties
General

An A–Z of Lesser Known Red Wine Grapes (Part 3)

Most of us enjoy a glass or two of red wine,...
General

An A–Z of Lesser Known Red Wine Grapes (Part 2)

Red wine enthusiasts will know all about the major international grapes...
General

An A–Z of Lesser Known Red Wine Grapes (Part 1)

We are all aware of the popular international red wine grape...
Chile

Carménère – a Rising Star of the Red Wine World?

A new red wine grape always prompts interest and excitement amongst...
Grapes Varieties

Quinta do Vallado 2009 – Touriga Nacional

I was in the Douro Valley recently to discover the red...
Grapes Varieties

Umberto Cesari – Sangiovese Riserva 2008

Emilia-Romagna is not a wine producing region in Italy that is...
General

If You Like Merlot You Should Try…

Merlot is arguably the most fashionable red wine grape currently. Its...
General

If You Like Shiraz, Try These…

Shiraz, or Syrah as it is also known, is one of...
France

L’azerolle 2009, Old Vine Carignan From the Minervois

I was in the new Battersea Market not long ago and...
General

The Durif Grape

If you are a fan of big red wines made from...