Wine Styles

What is Phenolic Bitterness

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

Why is Acidity in Wine Important

Acidity is one of the most important elements in wine. It contributes to the wine's balance, and affects everything from its flavor to its a

Your Holiday Guide to Sparkling Wine

Do you want to know everything there is to know about sparkling wine? This comprehensive guide will tell you everything you need to know, fr

What Wine Pairs with Okra

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

Hurrah for International Rosé Day

With International Rosé Day around the corner (June 24th), it only makes sense that we dedicate a post to how this lovely sipper is made in

What Dry and Off-Dry Means in Wine Plus the Other Sugar Descriptors

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.

All Champagne is Sparkling, but not all Sparkling is Champagne

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

Summer Reds You Need to Know: Pinot Noir

Cool Climate Pinot Noir pairs well with many cuisines and shines with a bit of a chill on it; this is why it makes for a great summer red!

12 Days of Caribana: Pairing Carnival East with Wine!

I cannot tell you how much fun I had pairing these delicious Caribbean foods with wine. I brought my two loves together and they more than g

How Rosé is Made

With it being National Rosé Day, I thought it fitting to expand our rosé coverage and speak about how rosé wine is made.

Austria: Grüner Veltliner

I first fell in love with Grüner when I realized how well it paired with intensely flavoured Caribbean food and conversation! I began to dr

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