Wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and casual drinkers alike often find themselves pondering a simple yet intriguing question: does the shape of the wine glass actually affect the taste of the wine? Some believe that the shape of the glass can enhance the overall experience, while others feel it’s just another element of wine culture that doesn’t significantly impact the tasting. But is there any truth to the idea that the right glass can elevate your wine experience?

Champagne stands out as a wine of unmatched prestige, elegance, and celebration. Originating from the esteemed Champagne region of France, it has earned a special place in the hearts and palates of wine lovers globally.

Wine education is a lifelong journey, filled with learning about varieties, regions, and tasting techniques. But what if there was another way to enhance your wine tasting skills that you hadn’t yet considered? While most wine enthusiasts focus on the flavours and aromas in their glass, one aspect that is often overlooked is the influence of music. Just as food pairings can elevate the experience of wine, music can also play a pivotal role in enhancing the way we perceive and enjoy different wines.

Are you curious about why wines from different regions taste distinct even when they’re made from the same grape variety? The answer lies in terroir—a key concept in wine education that defines how the environment where grapes are grown influences the wine’s flavour, aroma, and texture.

Santorini, one of Greece’s most beautiful islands, is renowned for its iconic views, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking sunsets. Beyond its beauty, Santorini is also celebrated for its distinctive wines.

Whether you are a passionate consumer or someone who is interested in working in the world of wine, or someone who is already in the industry and wants to enhance their knowledge to be better at their job, studying wine is a fun and engaging endeavour that will instil confidence to purchase wine, talk about wine, sell wine or make wine.

If you’re reading this article, we’re guessing you’re a wine lover who’s ready to take your knowledge to the next level with a pro-level course!

Canned beverages are not a new thing, and canned wine has certainly been around for a while, but in the past few years, canned wine has been moving from the bottom shelf to end-aisle displays, to occasions everywhere.

When it comes to wine, we generally think of two colours: white and red. But you may have noticed another colour has recently entered the wine drinkers’ vocabulary. Pink!

One of life’s simple pleasures is discovering a complex wine. And when that wine is both food- and wallet-friendly, that discovery can be hard to beat.

There are many benefits of using cork to seal a wine bottle. It is natural, renewable, recyclable, and 100% biodegradable. It is flexible, able to compress and expand to provide a tight seal…

With all the parties and festivities at this time of year, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to take a look at the world of sparkling wine. Not all sparkling wine is the same.

It’s that time of year again – time to loosen the waist bands and sit down for Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, stuffing, cranberries, yams, pumpkin pie – there are so many flavours happening. Is there a wine that can complement such a diverse spread? The answer? Of course there is!

Behind every great wine is a great story. One of my favourites? A tale of Popes, UFOs, and a wine so grand it warranted the creation of France's famous appellation system.Intrigued? Read on.

Pizza – a staple in university. Pizza – still delicious. But what if you want something other than beer with your “za”? Should you open up that bottle of 2000 Grand Cru Bordeaux? Probably not. But there is a multitude of other wine choices out there.

Leaves are falling, days are getting shorter and nights are getting colder. Halloween must be right around the corner! And with Halloween comes the Halloween Party - adult-style.

In her seminal book, “Wine Grapes”, Jancis Robinson MW describes 1,368 distinct grape varieties. This, however, is not an exhaustive list, as there are over 2,000 varietals in Italy alone.

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about one of my favourite summertime wines – rosé. But there are other delicious wines out there to quench your thirst on a hot summer afternoon.

Have you written off Chardonnay? Too oaky or too heavy?  Would you rather have a glass of Sauvignon Blanc instead? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Is it overkill to read about wine while enjoying a glass of it? Not in my book!