Australian Wines
A brief history of wine in Australia
How did a continent which is not even home to native wine grapes grow to be one of the biggest wine capitals of the world? Turns out, the history of wine in Australia is fascinating… and the country has a lot more to offer us than just Shiraz. An overview of today’s Australian wine industry … Continue reading
History of wine in Australia
How did a continent which is not even home to native wine grapes grow to be one of the biggest wine capitals of the world? Turns out, the history of wine in Australia is fascinating… and the country has a lot more to offer us than just Shiraz. An overview of today’s Australian wine industry … Continue reading
Book Review: "The Wine Bible" by Karen MacNeil
There could not be a more appropriate name for the book which I consider to be the leader in wine literature. Wine buffs and beginners alike will learn a fascinating thing or two from Mrs. MacNeil, who spent ten years penning the book that changed the wine world. If you are a bit of a … Continue reading
Wine 101: The Basics of Major Varietals and Wine Regions
Welcome to the beginning of my favorite section of this blog: Wine 101. Each post will be dedicated to wine education: from general descriptors to notes on regions, wine making practices, wine terms… a little bit of everything to aid you in learning more about the fascinating world of wine. We are beginning with a … Continue reading