The eighth edition of the report holds the largest number of Riojas with 95 points or more to date, with 124 wines on the podium. Tim Atkin, the renowned British Master of Wine, journalist and prescriber, presented today his “Rioja 2023 Special Report”, the eighth annual monographic report on the Denomination of Origin Rioja, within…
Wine tasting is not just about drinking and enjoying the wine, but it’s also about understanding the different components that make up the wine and how they work together. To appreciate wine, it is important to have a basic understanding of wine vocabulary. Here is a comprehensive guide to wine tasting vocabulary that will help…
Wine tasting is a sophisticated art that requires a keen sense of taste and aroma. One of the most popular forms of wine tasting is the vertical wine tasting, which is the process of tasting wines from the same vineyard, but from different vintages or production years. This type of wine tasting allows wine enthusiasts…
So before we tell you about some fun ways to bond with your remote teams, let’s take a look at some of the problems that remote teams face. Remote teams face a variety of challenges, including: So now we’ve got the problems out of the way then let’s cut to the solutions. What is Virtual…
Tannins are an important component of wine that contribute to its taste, texture, and aging potential. These compounds, which are found in the skins, seeds, and stems of grapes, as well as in oak barrels used for aging wine, give wine its astringency, bitterness, and puckering sensation in the mouth. When wine is made, tannins…
Here are our top ten virtual gift picks for your employees that are sure to bring a smile to their faces and make them feel valued: 1. A virtual tasting. Bring your team together with the perfect gift for virtual remote teams. Choose from virtual wine tastings, beer tastings, chocolate tastings or cheese and cocktails….
Yes, there are alcohol-free wines that are designed to closely resemble the taste of regular wine. These wines are made by removing the alcohol from regular wine using various methods such as reverse osmosis, vacuum distillation, or spinning cone columns. The taste of these wines can vary depending on the specific brand and method used…
Wine tasting has been a beloved pastime for centuries – and for good reason! Imagine being one of the first people to try a sip of that delicious, fermented grape juice all those thousands of years ago. The earliest evidence of winemaking dates back to 9,000 years ago in China, and it wasn’t long before…
Sommelier The word “sommelier” comes from the French language and it means “wine steward.” A sommelier is a trained professional who specializes in the service and knowledge of wine, particularly in a restaurant setting. They are responsible for selecting and purchasing wine for the restaurant, and for helping customers to choose wines to pair with…
Look at the wine Smell the wine When smelling a wine, tasters are looking for the wine’s bouquet, which can reveal a lot about its flavors, origin and overall quality. The bouquet of a wine can be influenced by many factors, such as the grape variety, winemaking techniques, and the wine’s age. Some common descriptors…