1. The Argentine Wine Industry is the 5th largest producer in the world. Following in order: Italy, France, Spain and United States. 2. Historically the …

With the name “Pinotage” many people have been -understandably so - fooled into believing the wines from this grape variety taste similar to Pinot. In …

Rum is an alcoholic spirit made from the distillation of Sugar Cane and its bi-products. It is made using two types of stills and can be processed following …

JURA - 1984 George Orwell's dystopian novel "Nineteen Eighty-Four", published in 1949, was written during the authors stay on the Isle of Jura, a place …

Bastille Day Celebrated on the 14th of July, Bastille Day is the French National Day and commemorates the Storming of the Bastille on that same date back …

10 Fast Facts About Bourbon: 1. Bouron does not need to be made in Kentucky. However it must be made within the United States of America. 2. 51% of the …

Blended Scotch vs. Single Malt Scotland is considered by many the home of whisky. This nation's spiritual connection comes in several forms, with the two …

Cognac - The Basics All Cognac is brandy, but not all brandies are Cognac: Brandies can be produced anywhere in the world, whilst a Cognac can only be …

10 Gin Facts: 1. While sailors in the British Navy were given a daily ration of rum, their Naval Officers were instead given a daily ration of gin. 2. …

New Zealand Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir grapes are native to Burgundy and are known to be incredibly fickle to grow and cultivate. In New Zealand, this grape …

Tequila vs. Mescal Tequila and Mescal have a lot in common, however there are also very distinct differences between the two main Mexican spirits. Put …

Why is Amarone so special? Although Amarone is well known, and by many much loved, it seems to be a wine style that is not particularly well understood. …

Put simply there are two types of stills for the distillation of spirit. Pot Still: Commonly used in production of Cognac and Single malt, little has …

Wines that implement both organic winegrowing and winemaking practices vary greatly from those using conventional methods. Grapes that are harvested from …

Vermentino is a white grape variety, primarily found in Italy. It is widely planted in Sardinia, in Liguria - where it is known as Pigato, it is also found …

Malvasia Bianca is an ancient, highly valued Greek grape varietal vinified in a multitude of styles throughout Italy. Malvasia Bianca is one of the most …

Glera is a white grape variety of Italian origin, which until 2009 was typically referred to as Prosecco. Glera is a rather neutral grape variety which is …

Roussanne is a white wine grape originally grown in the northern Rhone wine region of France, where it is often blended with Marsanne. It is the only other …

The Yarra Valley is now recognised as one of Australia's foremost cool climate producers. Due to the diversity of terroir within the region they are in the …

Napa Valley is a viticultural area located in Napa County, California, United States. Napa Valley is considered one of the premier wine regions in the …