- Why you shouldn’t rely on wine ratingsOh, the joy of casually browsing through the labels your local wine shop (or even supermarket) has on offer, and coming across a surprisingly affordable bottle that boasts a golden 95 points score sticker. Isn’t … Continue reading “Why you shouldn’t rely on wine ratings”
- How vegan is your wine?If you’ve chosen to up your vegetarian game and go fully vegan, you’re setting yourself up for a treacherous journey studded with pitfalls. While eliminating the obviously animal-derived products like cheese or mayo is pretty … Continue reading “How vegan is your wine?”
- Merlot. 20 years after the ‘Sideways’ effectEven if you’re not a wine buff, chances are that you’ve watched Sideways. Other than an excellent film (and a novel), it could also serve as a 101 course on two of the most popular … Continue reading “Merlot. 20 years after the ‘Sideways’ effect”
- From lime peel to pineapple jam. Will Burgundy survive global warming?A medium-acidity, off-dry, full-bodied white with aromas of baked yellow apple, starfruit, mango and ripe pineapple, pronounced lemon curd, vanilla and pie crust notes, paired with elevated alcohol lingering on the palate. While it sounds … Continue reading “From lime peel to pineapple jam. Will Burgundy survive global warming?”
- Is minerality in wine really a thing?Even if you’re an entry-level wine enthusiast, you’ve certainly heard of minerality. When you smell your Clare Valley Riesling and say something along the lines of ‘wonderfully crafted wine with highly pronounced mineral notes’ you … Continue reading “Is minerality in wine really a thing?”
- Welcome to MUST!Must is the freshly crushed grape juice, the first step and the essence of winemaking. It’s where the long journey through fermentation, fining, and aging begins. Must is pure, unfiltered and honest. It still contains … Continue reading “Welcome to MUST!”