I am using the world’s friendliest online business engine…it’s free…forever! Malta is a small island in the central Mediterranean Ocean just 80km south of Sicily. Visit Malta to taste the superior wines of Malta. Malta is certainly one of the smallest wine-producing countries in the world. Wine has been present in Malta for thousands of…
The Barossa Valley in South Australia is well-known for its red wine and in particular its Shiraz, also known as Syrah. Other main grape varieties grown in the region include Riesling, Semillon, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon. Fortified wines have been traditionally produced in the region as well. Join us to explore the awesome and best…
1. History and Origin of Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc is a white grape variety that originates from the Bordeaux region of France. It gained popularity in the Loire Valley and was later introduced to New Zealand, California, and South Africa. Sauvignon Blancs are known for their zesty and refreshing taste, making them a perfect choice for…
Why is Shiraz sometimes called Syrah? In New World wine countries (Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Peru, Chile and United States of America and New Zealand) the very popular Shiraz red wine is sometimes called Syrah. This confusing state of affairs had its origin in Australia. James Bushby, the father of the Australian wine industry, traveled…
Join us for a quick guide on How to Taste Cheese. Tasting cheese and tasting wine share many similar actions. Wine tasters will swirl their wine and observe the color against a white background whilst cheese tasters will note the color of the cheese, although for different reasons. Wine tasters will sniff their sample wine…
The best advice I ever got when I asked the question; “How do I learn how to taste wine” was from a sommelier in France in the early ’90s when he said; “you learn how to taste wine at home!” Step one; Looking at the colour of the wine The first step in tasting a…
Malbec is a fantastic red wine with no “mal bouche”. The word “malbec” originates from the French word “mal bouche,” meaning “bad mouth,” because ancient French winemakers referred to the wine’s dark color and bitter tannins as a “bad mouth (feel)”. Warm-climate Malbecs, such as those produced in Argentina, South Africa, or Australia, exhibit dark…
Sipping wine is a wonderful thing but we’ve all been there before; we’re at the end of a long evening, having consumed a lot of wine, and an intense headache begins to form. “Why me? Why now? Why?!” Why does wine give you a headache? Are sulfites to blame? The short answer is no, sulfites…
Tasting wine in 4 easy steps Wine is the gift of gods, Bacchus in particular. The ancient Greeks argued that wine reflects the peculiarities of the national flavor of the country where it is produced. One can only enjoy wine if one knows how to taste wine by following these 4 easy steps. Each individual…
I am using the world’s friendliest online business engine…it’s free…forever! Groot Constantia celebrates wine history and heritage in a bottle. The world-renowned wine estate Groot Constantia is a wine farm in Constantia in the South African city of Cape Town. Wine has been produced on-site since 1684. These wines, Syrah and Merlot among others, are…
