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What Is Prosecco Wine?

25/01/2023

Prosecco bottles over ice in an ice bucket

If you don’t frequently drink wine or stick to a preferred kind, you might not know what Prosecco is. You may have heard wine drinkers order their wine at the table using this word. Is it champagne or white wine? If you’ve ever wondered, “What is Prosecco wine?” you’re sure to find answers in this article.

Prosecco is a light and hearty wine, great for everyday enjoyment or special occasions. Contrary to popular belief, Prosecco is not champagne. While they are both sparkling wines, there is one distinct difference. Champagne is made in the Champagne region of France. However, Prosecco is made in Italy and cannot be considered champagne. Now that we know what Prosecco is not, let’s talk about Prosecco wine.

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Here are the Different Types of Red Wine

25/01/2023

Red wine is made from black (dark coloured) grape varieties. The colour of the wine is often associated with aging of the finished product and younger wines are often of violet hue while older wines more often brick-red or almost brownish. Most black grapes have greenish-white flesh and juice, therefore red wine production is reliant on processing red pigments in the grape’s skin. In fact, much of the flavour of red wine is achieved by extracting and blending components of the skin. There are many red wine types, all with their own special characteristics suited to pairing with foodstuffs and stimulating the palate.

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Your Complete Guide to Grenache Wines

25/01/2023

Grenache wine is a red grape wine variety that promises to give you a great wine experience. It is known for being deceptively sweet, as it exudes an almost fruity yet earthy taste but kicks a punch for its relatively high alcohol content of approximately 15% alcohol by volume (ABV). Often dubbed as the ‘warm climate pinot,’ Grenache wines make for the perfect wine for warm summers.

Grenache is a spicy, earthy grape with a strong flavour profile. It is usually enjoyed as a blend, but due to its high sugar levels, it has also become a popular grape for rosé production. While it is not as popular as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, Grenache is more widely grown and common than you think. It pairs well with many wines but can also be enjoyed solo. This rich and satisfying wine is sure to leave you wanting more. Here, we give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about this intoxicating drink.

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A Guide to Tempranillo Wine

25/01/2023

Old vineyards with red wine grapes in Portugal

It’s time to turn your attention towards this emerging wine variety in Australia: Tempranillo. In Spain, the Tempranillo is known as the king of Spanish wine grapes, and it’s used in making many of the aromatic and full-bodied red wines in the market today.

This wine variant’s name comes from the Spanish word “temprana”, which means early in English. This is because the black Tempranillo grapes ripen earlier than most Spanish red grapes, making harvesting them much quicker. These grapes either appear as cylindrical bunches or small globes of fruit with thin skins.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Gamay Wine

25/01/2023

Panoramic landscape view of vineyards in Beaujolais, Rhone, France

Beaujolais, located south of the Burgundy region of France, is home to Gamay wine. Known for their delicate floral aromas and fruity flavours, the light-bodied Gamay wine tastes surprisingly like Pinot Noir. However, it costs far less.

Although Gamay wines have been around since the 14th century, it has yet to achieve the same popularity as Pinot. Still, it is worth looking out for. If you happen to come across a bottle of Gamay, you can prepare yourself for something special—without the hefty price tag.

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Everything You Need to Know About Syrah Wine

25/01/2023

Syrah Sign On Wooden Post In A Grape Vineyard

It’s time to put the spotlight on one of the most popular wine varieties in all of Australia: Syrah wine. Syrah red wines have a rich history, and they’ve been making waves in the Australian wine industry for centuries. If you’re fond of drinking full-bodied red wines, you may just fall in love with Syrah wine. Read on to learn more about this classic wine, its history and how to best enjoy it.

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The Globe-Trotting Malbec: History, Nuances, and Serving Tips

12/11/2022

What is Malbec Wine?

Malbec wine is a great red wine for beginners and a favourite among red wine lovers. It comes from a dark and thick-skinned grape variety called Malbec, which is mainly grown in South America and France. This results in a generally deep reddish-purple and opaque drink with soft to medium tannin levels. It leaves a magenta-tinged rim.

Malbec wines can contain up to 15% alcohol, which is on par with Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay—the most popular of the red and white wine varieties, respectively—as well as Merlot, another red wine made from blue-coloured grapes.

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How to Open Wine Without a Corkscrew

01/06/2022

Imagine this – you’re in the middle of a cosy dinner date in your home, and you’ve ordered a great bottle of wine from the best online wine shop you could find. Now, it’s time to pop the wine, and you realise there’s no corkscrew. It’s a familiar horror story, like going all the way to the store and realising you left your debit card.

Popping a wine bottle is traditionally done with a corkscrew, so it can be frazzling to imagine having to open one without it. However, there are quite a number of unconventional alternatives to corkscrews. So, if you’ve ever wondered how to open wine without a corkscrew, this article will highlight seven ingenious methods.

Note that these methods might be ineffective depending on the cork or bottle type. Accidents can occur using these methods if you are not extremely careful. Therefore, if you’re trying to open an exceptional wine, it might be worth the time and effort to get a new corkscrew. Alternatively, go through the methods in this article to figure out safer options for your wine.

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Hassle-Free Buzz: Alcohol-Free Beers You Should Try Now

22/12/2021

Cap off the night with a new kind of buzz. Alcohol-free beer is the right kind of drink to make the most out of each festive moment, without the hassle of hangovers and the like.

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Alcohol Adds More Calories into Your Low Carb Beverage

12/09/2021

Alcohol is a go-to drink for many consumers as a way to unwind, especially after a long day or work week. It accompanies parties, celebrations, and festivals as far back as written human history. Craft beer brewers or even huge corporations like Burleigh Brewing or Carlton & United Breweries know this. Aside from delivering drinks for people’s enjoyment, breweries are also trying to address the concerns regarding consumers’ health.

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