In the video below, you’ll find a detailed yet straightforward comparison of Syrah vs Shiraz, covering origins, flavour profiles, vineyard influences, and winemaking styles.

When it comes to sealing a bottle of wine, two closure types dominate: the traditional cork and the modern screw cap. Each has its own benefits, and I would argue that no one closure is the hands-down winner

Sulphites, like tannins, are a highly misunderstood element in wine, so let’s chat sulphur in wine, particularly, why it’s there, what it means for you, and just how much is really in your glass.

Regardless of the type of wine or style of wine you prefer, sugar, and its profile on a wine, plays a considerable role in the enjoyment you experience on the palate, and as such, it is a topic worth exploring.

When it comes to enjoying wine without the effects of alcohol, two terms often come up: non-alcoholic wine and dealcoholized wine. While they might seem interchangeable, they actually refer to different products

Oak plays a crucial role in winemaking, imparting unique flavours and characteristics to the final product. It influences wine primarily thr

A field blend is a wine made from several grapes in the vineyard. These grapes are generally grown together in the same vineyard and harvest

You will often hear winemakers and vineyard management teams talk about the unique climate their region, or specific vineyard benefits from.

But what exactly is a virtual winery, and how does it differ from a conventional winery? Read on to learn more, plus our view on how virtual

What are Pet Nat Wines? Pet Nat, short for Pétillant Naturel, is a type of sparkling wine that is made using a method called méthode ancest

Macerating a wine refers to the process of soaking grape skins, seeds, and stems in the pressed grape juice during fermentation.

Most wines are gluten free, and if a wine did contain gluten, it would have a 'Contains' statement to identify common allergens present

Phenols are compounds found in grape skins, seeds, and stems, as well as in oak barrels used for aging wine.

Among the myriad factors influencing grape cultivation is the vineyard's aspect ratio and slope direction. In this article, we discuss the

Wine is a delicious beverage, but it can be spoiled by cork taint. Cork taint is a chemical compound found in cork trees that can make wine

Last week I had the pleasure of showcasing a few of the amazing female winemakers in Canada in celebration of Women's History Month on the..

Chardonnay can be a divisive grape, and I blame the 80s and the 90s for that. The 80s was a wine era where big, oaky Chardonnay was all the

Pairing wine with food textures. Pairing wine with okra is an excellent example of taking the basic principles of food and wine pairing and

The table below outlines how much residual sugar you can expect in your wine, should it be labelled as Dry, Off-dry, and so on.

Here is a quick guide to sparkling wine to help you make your bubbles choices for the holidays.