Having knowledge about the basic types of wine can be useful. It adds to the drinking pleasure, heightens social experiences, and lets you fully appreciate what is in your glass. It also gives you the confidence to choose food that goes best with your preferred wine. Wines are classified according to their characteristics: the variety […]
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The Joys of Wine and Chocolate
The Joys of Wine and Chocolate Wine and chocolate are two of the best things life has to offer. Have you ever put the two together to experience that wonderful warm feeling that only this combination can give? Following is a list of wines from well known local vineyards paired with tasty chocolate treats from […]
Wedding Wine Checklist
Assuming you’ve got the main things sorted (date, venue, dress), preparing the reception can be a lot of fun. If you’re buying your own wedding wines, you’re able to cater to all guests, different tastes, and personalise the bottles. It shows a little extra care. Wine can be the highlight of a wedding, so it’s […]
A Guide to Ordering Wine at a Restaurant
Have you ever been at a restaurant, wine list in hand, feeling lost? “I want to try this one, but I don’t know how to pronounce it… This one sounds nice, but will it go well with my food? Will my dinner guests judge me if I go for a cheaper wine? Do we want […]
Best Wine Pairings for Your Next Celebration
A bottle of wine can be the highlight of a special occasion, but there are a lot of other elements which will complete the experience and make the time truly memorable. Aside from some good company, drinking wine is lovely when paired with the right, sumptuous food. There may be a lot of rules as […]
What Not To Pair with Your Wine
A perfect pair between food and wine means that the two ingredients combined create an enhanced and balanced flavour that’s better than the ingredients on their own. When two ingredients create an imbalance, the taste lingers on your palate and may even make you feel nauseous. The intense flavours can clash on your palate if […]
Breakfast Menu and Wine Pairings on Wedding Day
Perfect wine and breakfast pairings A perfectly planned wedding deserves nothing but the best. Everything has to be just right and the day’s menu is no exception. Nowadays, more and more people are deciding to start their happily ever after at the beginning of each day. And every wedding would not be complete without a […]