Burgundy and Other Wine Jargon
To the wine naive, like Bordeaux, the concept of Burgundy (Bourgogne or Vin de Bourgogne in French) can be mildly confusing at times. Burgundy is a wine-growing region in eastern France famed for its superior wines. The most famous of Burgundy wines are red wines made from Pinot Noir grapes or white wines made from [...]
Food and Wine Pairing: A Personal Taste
Having flown in from Sweden the day before Christmas, I might be excused for my lack of preparation with regards to wine selection for Christmas dinner. It was a very ‘traditional’ Christmas dinner this year. Honey glazed gammon and smoked turkey was accompanied by baked potatoes and mixed vegetables. Mmmmm…
So the question was: Which wine [...]
Wine Varieties: What’s the Difference?
Cabernet, Chardonnay… what’s the difference? Here’s something for all you budding wine novice’s out there. One of the first things anyone needs to understand before delving into the world of wine is how to distinguish between different wine varieties. There are 12 so-called ‘noble’ varieties all originating from Vitis vinifera, the grape-baring vine.
Here below are [...]
