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Your Ultimate Guide to Nebbiolo Wine in 2022

25/01/2023
Nebbiolo grape

If you’ve tried popular red wine varieties, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz, and are looking to try something new, you may want to set your sights on Nebbiolo wines.

This Italian favourite is characterised by a lighter colour—but don’t let this fool you. The Nebbiolo has strong tannins and high acidity, giving you an intense yet complex flavours. These flavours only grow in complexity the longer the wine’s aged. But what is Nebbiolo and why is it so well-loved, not just in Italy but in other parts of the world as well? What does it taste like? If you want to know more about Nebbiolo, read this comprehensive guide. It will walk you through everything you need to know about Nebbiolo wines.

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Your Complete Guide to Grenache Wines

25/01/2023
Harvested red grenache grapes

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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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
Malbec grapes

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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The Difference between Syrah and Shiraz

12/05/2018
glass of shiraz wine

The names are similar. In fact, Syrah and Shiraz wines are made from the same variety of red grape. This leads many people to believe they are the same red wine with different names – called Syrah in France (and almost everywhere else) and Shiraz in Australia. However, as important as the grape is to wine production, it’s not the only thing that determines the taste. So what else is involved? Let’s backtrack a little and investigate Syrah and Shiraz.

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