Grapes are the heart of every wine. Understanding the difference between red and white grapes is essential for anyone who wants to choose, taste, or gift wine with confidence. This guide explains the key differences, popular grape varieties, flavor profiles, and tips for choosing wines made from red and white grapes—plus curated product suggestions for […]
Category Archives: Wine 101
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Feb
Feb
Sparkling wine is one of the most celebrated wine styles in the world, known for its bubbles, elegance, and association with special moments. From Champagne to Prosecco, sparkling wine offers a wide range of flavors, styles, and price points—making it ideal for beginners and connoisseurs alike. This guide explains what sparkling wine is, how it’s […]
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Feb
Feb
Who would have thought we’d be ringing in the festivities of Chinese New Year while still battling a pandemic? While the numbers rise, we must rise higher and continue to do our part to stay home, wash our hands and be safe. This doesn’t mean we can’t keep the ‘huat’ spirit alive in hour homes. […]
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Jan
Jan
As we welcome the new year, we bid adieu to the old and along with that, we also say goodbye to bad habits, broken resolutions and incomplete goals. The best part of the new year is a fresh start; giving you 12 months to smash goals you curate to ensure you push yourself to be […]
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Dec
Dec
For some of us, that period between Christmas and New Year is when you forget what day it is and every day is a blur of food, drinks and maybe binging too much TV. If you’re drinking your way through the end of 2020, here are 5 hangover cures you must know. 1. Eat breakfast […]
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Oct
Oct
Before we dive into the details of decanting wine, here’s a quick definition: Decant /dɪˈkant/To slowly pour (liquid) from one vessel into another, to separate out liquid from sediment. Typically, wine drinkers use a decanter for wines that are old and bold; putting that stigma aside, almost all wines can benefit from being decanted- red […]
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Sep
Sep
1. Know the 4 S’s of wine drinking: See, sniff, swirl & sip. See: Look at the color which gives you an idea of the wine’s characteristics. Sniff: The aromas lend to the taste and experience of the wine Swirl: Release the aromatic compounds to enhance the flavour and experience. Sip: Taste your wine and […]