Wine Varietals
Explore grape varieties and their unique characteristics
Aglianico: Italy's Noble Rebel
Right then, darlings, let me introduce you to one of Italy's most criminally underappreciated grapes. While everyone's busy fawning over Nebbiolo and...
Albariño: Spain's Liquid Sunshine
Picture this: you're perched at a seaside café on Spain's wild Atlantic coast, salt spray in the air, a plate of just-caught shellfish glistening before you,...
Barbera: Italy's Unsung Darling That Deserves Your Attention
Right then, let's talk about Barbera, shall we? This is the grape that's been quietly brilliant in the background of Italian wine for centuries while flashier...
Cabernet Franc: The Elegant Parent Everyone Overlooks
Right then, let's talk about the grape that absolutely deserves more love than it gets. Cabernet Franc is a bit like that brilliant friend who's always...
Cabernet Sauvignon: The King of Red Wine
Right, let's talk about the grape that's essentially the James Bond of the wine world - sophisticated, universally adored, and absolutely brilliant at what it...
Carignan: The Comeback Queen of the Wine World
Right, let's talk about Carignanâor as I like to call it, the grape that went from zero to hero faster than you can say "terroir." For decades, this beauty...
CarménÚre: The Lost Grape That Found Its Way Home
CarménÚre's story is absolutely bonkers, and I mean that in the best possible way. This grape variety originated in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France,...
Champagne & Sparkling Wines: The Ultimate Guide to the World's Most Celebratory Tipple
Let's be honest, darlingsâthere's something utterly magical about the pop of a cork and the cascade of tiny bubbles dancing in your glass. Whether you're...
Chardonnay: The Supermodel of White Wines
Right then, let's talk about the wine that launched a thousand "ABC" (Anything But Chardonnay) campaigns in the 1990s â and then promptly proved all the...
Chenin Blanc: The Shape-Shifting Stunner of the Wine World
Right, let's talk about one of the most underrated, versatile, and frankly brilliant grapes in the wine worldâChenin Blanc. If wines were on dating apps,...
Cinsault: The Silky Seductress of the South
Meet Cinsault, the silky, aromatic grape that's been quietly stealing hearts across the Mediterranean. From rosé royalty to bold blends, discover why savvy wine lovers are falling for this chameleon varietal.
Dessert Wines & Sweet Wines: Liquid Gold in a Glass
Here's the thing about dessert wines that most people get wrong: they're not all cloyingly sweet, sticky messes that make your teeth ache. The best sweet wines...
Gamay: The Beaujolais Beauty That's So Much More Than Nouveau
Right, darlings, let me tell you about one of the most tragically misunderstood grapes in the wine world. Gamay â the sultry star of Beaujolais â has been...
GewĂŒrztraminer: The Exotic Showstopper That'll Make Your Taste Buds Swoon
Picture this: you're on a first date with someone utterly captivatingâexotic, aromatic, impossible to ignore. That's GewĂŒrztraminer in a nutshell. With its...
Grenache/Garnacha: The Charming Globetrotter Who Refuses to Play It Safe
Right, let's talk about Grenache - or Garnacha if you're being proper about its Spanish roots. This is the grape equivalent of that impossibly charming person...
GrĂŒner Veltliner: Austria's Green Goddess of White Wine
Right, let's talk about the wine that's been Austria's best-kept secret for centuries â until the rest of the world finally wised up. GrĂŒner Veltliner (say...
Ice Wine: The Frozen Miracle Worth Every Penny
Right then, darlings, let's chat about one of the most bonkers, brilliant, and utterly divine things to ever come out of a wine bottle. Picture this:...
Lambrusco: Italy's Misunderstood Sparkling Red Gem
Let's address the elephant in the room, shall we? For decades, Lambrusco suffered from a rather unfortunate reputation as the sweet, fizzy red that your gran...
Madeira Wine: The Indestructible Nectar That Survived the High Seas
Right then, darlings, let me introduce you to the wine that simply refuses to die. I'm talking about Madeira â the fortified wonder from a tiny Portuguese...
Malbec: The Dark Horse That Conquered Argentina
Right, let's talk about the ultimate comeback story in the wine world, shall we? Malbec is the grape that France nearly forgot, Argentina rescued, and the rest...