Rioja’s Minister for Tourism says Rioja is “a land full of history, light, color, vines, wheat and, above all, people who believe friendship is the greatest treasure.” Rioja is a unique land infused with history and blessed by a wine that shares its name. The Spanish Rioja wine is warm, friendly and distinct as the […]
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely grown wine grape. Cabernet Sauvignon’s dominance reflects consumers’ insatiable desire for the grape and the red wine it produces. However, Cabernet Sauvignon is relatively new among the world’s grape varieties. Its popularity is due to its recent origin. While Cabernet Sauvignon was believed to be an ancient variety, DNA […]
Red wine making differs from white wine making by one key difference: The juice ferments with grape skins to make it red. There’s more to red wines than just the color. Learning more about red wine making will reveal secrets about quality, taste and how it is made can enhance your palate. Wine making Pictures View the process […]
Red wine and chocolate contain polyphenols that offer many health benefits, including preventing blood vessel damage and improving blood flow. However, moderation is key to reaping the benefits. Red wine should be consumed in moderation, ideally 1-2 glasses daily. Dark chocolate has the most health-benefiting, unprocessed chocolate. Let’s now look at the 7 health benefits […]
The wine market has grown from just a few brands to nearly a dozen. Wine is no longer a simple pleasure. You can now enjoy wine as an experience, from tastings at wineries to staying in luxury vineyards. Here are the top Indian wine brands you can pick from if you’re looking for a few […]
British wine enthusiasts still love the term Claret. This is everything you need about Claret wines. What is Claret different from Bordeaux Wine? It’s a very small difference. Bordeaux wine can be described as all wines (red, pink and white) made in the Bordeaux wine region. Claret, however, is the British name for red Bordeaux wine. What is […]
These great red wines will get you hooked, regardless of whether you are a wine connoisseur or a wine novice. Cabernet Franc Cabernet Franc is a popular black grape variety mainly blended with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Bordeaux-style blends. This red grape also makes some delicious sweet red wines. Raspberry fruit flavors dominate Cabernet Franc sweet wine with bell pepper, cassis […]
When it comes to wine in California, it’s easy for people to get overwhelmed. There are approximately 2600 California wineries, spread over 100 AVAs. AVA (American Viticultural Area), is a wine-growing area that has been designated. It is similar to the French wine appellation system. AVA-labeled wines must contain at least 15% grapes from the designated […]
Here’s everything you need to know concerning Bordeaux blends. What grape did varieties constitute a Bordeaux blend? Red Bordeaux blends include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. White Bordeaux blends contain Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grape varieties. What types of Bordeaux blends are there? Red Bordeaux blends can be classified as: Right Bank Blends These are Merlot dominant blended made from right bank […]
Sula Vineyards was the first to introduce Indian winemakers to classic varieties such as Zinfandel and Chenin Blanc. The winery has fostered a wine-loving community in India and around the world. 8 Outstanding Sula Sparkling Wine bottles These are the best sparkling wines from Sula that you should try right now. Sula Vineyards Brut Tropicale […]
