This rare red wine variety is a cross between Petit Bouschet and Grenache. It was first cultivated by viticulturist Henri Bouschet in 1866 and was originally used as a blending grape to enhance the depth of colour in wines. Alicante was widely planted in Spain and France, particularly in the Languedoc-Roussillon region. But lost exposure in the late 20th Century due to other popular varieties becoming more desired in the wine world.
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Yes it’s a great winter cocktail, but is it any good? Mulled wine is a delicious balance of sugar, oranges, cinnamon, star anise and nutmeg. It is sweet, spice and everything nice for all of the delicious ingredients takes the edge off of red wine.
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The weather is getting colder, and when it gets cold we all feel like something to warm our souls. Something cheesy, meaty and hot. That’s what makes a Shepard’s Pie a winner. It’s simple to make and it tastes delicious.
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Cheese. It’s the one thing that we love just as much (sometimes more) than chocolate and coffee. It can be creamy, sharp, soft, hard, smokey, nutty, smooth, delicate, buttery and more. It excites the tastebuds and delights the senses. But what if I told you that it could taste so much better, just by simply pairing it with the perfect wine.
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Fake it until you make it - these 5 tips will help you fool anyone into believing that you are an expert wine drinker. These do’s and don’ts will help beginners simply and easily feel more comfortable at a wine tasting and impress fellow wine drinkers. And don’t worry, we won’t let you look like a wine snob.
Let’s dive in!
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An Italian delight, Nebbiolo is a bold, tannic and full bodied wine that is also as delicate as Pinot Noir. This spectacular wine variety has a reputation for ageing well - so if you love to cellar wine, this is the wine for you.
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Yesterday I met with Matt De Angelo, owner and chef of the back to back Chef Hat winning, local Mildura restaurant, The Province by Matt De Angelo.
I interviewed Matt for our upcoming Just Wine More wine club release, as he is the featured chef for our first wine box.
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So you’ve heard of Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris, but do you know the difference between them?
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An Aperol Spritz is a wine-based cocktail made from the perfect ration of Aperol, Prosecco & soda water. It is served over lots of ice and with a slice of orange. Aperol Spritz’s are a refreshing, balanced, delightfully citrusy and bubbly cocktail. It tastes of the bitterness of burnt orange, rhubarb and bitter herbs, but the sugar in the Aperol makes the drink sweeter.
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Prosecco is an Italian varietal made from the grape variety, Glera. This sparkling wine has overtaken Champagne in the wine market recently and is reasonably priced in comparison.
Like Champagne, Prosecco can only be called such if it is made in
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