ChrisJun 274 minMourvèdre / Monastrell / MataroThe story of Mouvèdre/ Monastrell/ Mataro, from its botanic birthplace in Spain to the GSMs of Australia via Bandol & everything in between
ChrisMay 256 minChardonnayFrom its Burgundian origins, Chardonnay has conquered the world to become one of the most planted variety. Here is the story of the grape...
ChrisFeb 154 minSyrah ShirazGrown on 182,000 hectares worldwide, Syrah (or Shiraz) is maintaining its place at the top 5 of the most planted red wine grape varieties in
ChrisJan 231 minOn Becoming a Sharper Wine TasterOne of the most rewarding aspect of studying your way through the WSET different levels is learning the Systematic Approach to Tasting: ...
ChrisAug 30, 20215 minCabernet SauvignonHere is story of King Cab", where it grows, how it's turned into wine, how it tastes and where to find just a few examples in Bangkok.
ChrisAug 12, 20214 minPinot NoirAs one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 30 years, Pinot Noir has just made it in the top 10 planted variety. From its power bas
ChrisMay 7, 20213 minSauvignon BlancAs one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 20 years, Sauvignon Blanc has made it to the top 10 grape with 125,000 ha planted...
ChrisApr 20, 20214 minViognierBack in the Northern Rhône, rumor had it that Viognier was brought in from the Dalmatian coast by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus...
ChrisMar 27, 20212 minGrüner VeltlinerAustrian grape par excellence, Grüner Veltliner AKA Weißgipfler, "GV", "Gru-Ve" has obscure origins...
ChrisMar 20, 20213 minRieslingRiesling was born as a result of a "one-spring-stand" between Gouais Blanc & Traminer somewhere along the banks of the Rhine river back...
ChrisMar 9, 20214 minMalbecOnce upon a time; a long long time ago, on the banks of the Lot river, near Cahors, southwest France, beautiful Princess Magdeleine Noire...
ChrisJan 10, 20211 minDownload the free WSET Tasting APPThe WSET Tasting APP is available for download free of charge.
ChrisJan 7, 20211 minOn Wine PronunciationLearning wine is learning 6 languages at least. Here is your guide to pronounce a few names like a native...
ChrisDec 8, 20202 minBuying wines to feature on our tasting sessionsPut simply, buying professionally requires a process involving: 1. the formulation of quali-quantitative specifications, 2 The generating...
ChrisDec 2, 20202 minCabernet FrancThe botanic birthplace of Cabernet Franc is uncertain : Is it the Basque Country? Bordeaux? Brittany? What we know for sure though, is...
ChrisNov 27, 20202 minGrenacheHere is a little story of Grenache, where it grows and what to taste...
ChrisNov 23, 20202 minCarménère Native of Bordeaux where it is now almost extinct, has resurrected in Chile...
ChrisNov 19, 20203 minBeaujolais NouveauBeaujolais Nouveau is a wine made exclusively from Gamay grown in Beaujolais. Designed to be released on markets just a few weeks after...
ChrisNov 12, 20202 minZinfandel“Zin” is most often associated with California, and until the 1990’s, it was widely thought to be indigenous of the state. After all, the...