The American wine industry has had tremendous growth, marred with the up and downs, uniquely attached to the wine business. The amount of wine consumption has grown up, but in the recent past has somehow slowed don’t, according to research, just 1.2% in volume by 2018. Nonetheless, this did not impede the dollar growth from…

Those who work in eating houses, where they take on a service-based role and offer clients the wines that match their meal the best, are called wine stewards or sommeliers. To become one, specific expertise is required, and you can gain it by working for wineries and organizing wine cellars. Be ready that except for…

One of the staples on the holiday table is pumpkin pie. There is nothing better than a pie with rich pumpkin custard, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon wrapped in flaking pastry. The flavours go fantastically with a glass of Champagne or a sparkling wine. When served with a large helping of cream, you have a slice…

Celebrations often start by cracking open a bottle of bubbly and end with a lot of smiles and laughs. There are many different champagnes and sparkling wines from all around the world to choose from, so how do you know which one is right for you and your occasion? From Cava to Prosseco, and Champagne…

Wine tasting is a pastime enjoyed by many, from professionals seeking the best vintages to serve in high-class restaurants, to groups of friends getting together to appreciate new flavours. Evaluating wine requires more in-depth skills than simply tasting wine, with a deeper knowledge of the wine-making process required for critical evaluation. Thibaut de Roux is…

We’ve all been there; used ‘it will help me sleep better’ as an excuse for that extra glass of wine, right? However, there are many questions around the topic of alcohol and sleep, and a lot of different answers. The main question being, ‘what is the effect of alcohol on our sleep?’ and whether alcohol…

Do you know the difference between champagne and sparkling wine? One key difference between sparkling wines and champagne is the origin where the beverage was made. For example, you can get sparkling wine from South Africa and it tastes completely different to sparkling wine from Brazil. If you’re searching for new sparkling wines to try,…

Sparkling wine is Australia’s fastest growing export and is expanding six times the rate of the country’s still wine category, Tyson Stelzer’s 2018 Australian Sparking Report reveals. Australia’s sparkling wine is gaining popularity primarily due to its value and quality (especially since long-loved Italian Prosecco is now declining in quality). Production of Australian Prosecco has tripled since…

A frequent question that I seem to hear amongst the grape vines is regarding whether or not wines are either good or bad for your health and for your beauty, also if Champagne can help heal signs of ageing. The debates are probably endless on this topic and the internet is awash of both products…