Wines around the world Articles

Alsace produces some of the world’s finest wines, yet they are little known outside its borders. Read on to learn about wines of Alsace, and how to pick the right bottle for you.

South African wines have shot to stardom in recent years, yet their fabulous sparklers are still criminally overlooked. Let’s change that today! Read on to find out why Cap Classique deserves to be popped open at your next big celebration.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the home of some of France’s most premium blends – loved for their bold, sophisticated flavours. Learn what to serve Châteauneuf-du-Pape with, what makes it such a fine red, and everything in between.

Should you choose Syrah or Shiraz? If you like rich, dark reds, then yes. But how do you choose which? Particularly when it turns out they are actually the same grape. Pull up a glass - and read on!

Now synonymous with quality and character, English wine is taking the wine world by storm. Read on to discover what to drink and why.

Not for nothing is Pinot Noir known as the ‘heartbreak grape’. Top bottles can be heartbreakingly expensive. And if you’re unlucky, it can heartbreakingly disappointing. Yet it can also be heartbreakingly good – the most seductive, silky and graceful wine you could ever sip. Read on to find out why.

Ah, Burgundy! The classic French wine region that makes connoisseurs go all starry eyed and has wine writers reaching for their most fanciful metaphors. But don’t be put off by the mystique. Burgundy sets the benchmark for both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, two of the world’s best-loved grapes. It’s a region well worth taking the time to explore. And if you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry. Find out all you need to know in our Burgundy guide.

The Loire Valley is one of France’s most important wine regions, up there with Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Rhône. And though best known for Sauvignon Blanc it has much more to explore – from great value stylish fizz zippy seafood whites to elegant light reds and more. Grab a glass of something tasty and find out all you need to know about the Loire in our beginner’s guide.

The Rhône Valley is one of France’s most important wine regions, up there with the big names like Bordeaux, Burgundy, and the Loire. And it has so much to offer wine lovers – from warming red blends and elegant pure Syrahs to luxuriously rich whites and more. Find out all you need to know in our beginner’s guide.

France is often thought to produce the finest wines in the world (certainly by the French!). But where are the top spots? And what makes these wines so special? Join us as we explore the key wine growing regions of France and discover what makes each region’s wines so very different.