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…
I am using the world’s friendliest online business engine…it’s free…forever! Wine has been an integral part of Italian culture for thousands of years, and it’s no wonder that Italy is home to some of the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Wine travel in Italy is an incredible experience, with the opportunity to sample world-class wines,…
Join me on a wine and cheese journey or should I say a cheese and wine journey? We will be exploring the wine and cheese regions of 7 countries ranging from “New World” destinations like Napa Valley (California, USA), Barossa Valley (South Australia), Cape Winelands (Western Cape, South Africa) to Old World countries like Tuscany…
Today, Vineyards and Villages takes you on an awesome narrowboat cruise on the Trent and Mersey Canal through the heartland of England. Join Christine and I, as we share our four-week adventure aboard our trusty 40-foot narrowboat, the “Spirit of Sproglet.” Our escapade is filled with locks, laughter, and leisure as we traverse the canals…
