Building a classic wardrobe entails investing in good quality clothing that can be worn for many years without losing their appeal. If done right, in the end the ideal is to own pieces that are classic and sophisticated, are versatile and will always have you looking polished with little to no effort. With a wardrobe like this one would never be swayed or need to keep up with the latest fashion trends- because fashion comes and goes but style is ... VIEW POST
Uncommon Red Wines; A Quick Glimpse At Grenache (Gruh-naash)
Grenache, also known as Garnacha (Spain) and Cannonau (Italy) is one of the world's most widely planted red wine grape, yet it's unknown as it's commonly used in blended wines like Tempranillo, Cinsaut and Cabernet Sauvignon where it adds body and sweet fruitiness to the wine. This grape is a dominant variety in most Southern Rhône wines, one famous blend being Châteauneuf-du-Pape, where it typically comprises over 75% of the blend. Grenache is ... VIEW POST
Wine Aroma; The Drink And Its Intricate “Layers”
If you’re still new to drinking wine and learning about it, you may think it’s ludicrous that a drink made of grapes can smell like any other fruit, or even crazier that it can have flavours of wood, vegetables, herbs and sometimes even flowers… Generally, wine has three layers of aroma, and therefore three layers of flavour. The aroma of a wine is influenced by various factors such as the grape, the wine making process, the soil, and storage ... VIEW POST
How To Taste Wine Like A Pro
Wine is beautiful, yet quite a complex and intimidating subject to learn. One of the fastest ways to learn about wine is to taste it. Tasting is about truly experiencing the wine, taking your time to savour the drink. Below are the 5 S's of wine tasting; See (the colour) Observe the colour and clarity of the wine. The intensity of the colour of a wine can be quite revealing of the wine’s age, style, concentration, body and taste. As a ... VIEW POST
