Chardonnay divides the world. Love an oak aged Chardonnay or prefer a crisp, fresh unwooded style of wine or maybe a Sparkling Chardonnay is your thing? Let's explore this white wine style. How oak and oak barrels are used and how Chardonnay ages and matures over time. Continue »
Red wine tasting at home. Let's look at three different red wines starting with a Grenache - a lighter red wine, then a medium-bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot finishing with a big, bold full-bodied Petit Verdot. All the differences explained! Continue »
Take a free 1/2 hour Verdelho masterclass with Upper Reach Winery Continue »
Let’s face it, we all find walking in to a winery for wine tasting a little daunting. What do I ask for? how do the tastings go? Here are some things you should know before you head off to your local wine region this weekend. Continue »
White wine with meat, Red wine with seafood? Are you confused about how to match wine with food? Here's our beginner's guide to the rules! Continue »