Confit is the quintessentially classic French technique historically used to preserve slow-cooked meats, usually cured in salt and then bathed in fat. As well as..
Today we’ll be exploring a wine that started life in the old vineyards of France but truly began to flourish when it was exported to the new world. Carménère was originally grown in the Bordeaux region of France but is now a major Chilean crop.
Another week, another wine! Today, we’re going to be looking at the third largest grape crop in France: Sémillon. This golden grape is used in the production of dry and sweet white wines. It’s also a crucial element in White Bordeaux blends and is…
When it comes to wine, we tend to associate the richer hearty notes of red wines with winter and the bright and zesty qualities of white wines with the warmer months of spring and summer. While it’s true that red wines tend to be more appropriate …
Today we’re heading away from the Mediterranean (only slightly) to look at one of the best summer wines around: Zweigelt. This Austrian wine is a far cry from the usual Pinot Noirs and Merlots and offers a unique and refreshing taste profile.
There’s nothing quite like the joy of discovery. I love roaming through the wine aisle and seeking out unfamiliar varietals and bottles. Occasionally, I’ve taken a risk and bought a bottle of a wine I’ve never heard of only to discover upon openin…
Over the last few years Shiraz and Syrah wines have enjoyed a steady increase in popularity. In fact the grape varietal is currently the fifth most planted red grape. The popularity of this wine is well deserved. Full bodied and dark, its fruity, …
Maybe it’s just me, but as the days get longer and warmer I start gravitating away from reds towards crisp white wines. One of my personal favourites is the under-appreciated Chenin Blanc. While not as well-regarded as Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blan…
What do you do when you want to impress your special someone but you don’t have a full day to cook them a romantic meal? Suvie to the rescue! Suvie allows you to fit those special occasion meals into your schedule giving you extra time to run out …
Today we’re going to looking at a wine that beautiful pairs with all the wonderful flavors of fall: Carignan. This wine is mostly produced in Southern France and is often used as a blending grape. It’s also grown to a lesser degree in Spain and It…
Nothing beats a great bottle of red vino, but with the heat of summer in no danger of abating any time soon, it’s difficult to find truly refreshing red wines to try. Fortunately, there are a number of fairly obscure reds that not only taste great…
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