We go into more detail about the lifespan of a barrel and a concept called toasting.
Tag: Wined up
A ‘barrel’ of laughs: Part one
*If you are French or from the USA you may find this next part a bit offensive...*
Vino Keeno: 5 tips from a wine student
Lily's five tips on how to build on your wine knowledge in everyday life. And a great way of justifying your drinking habit.
Pairing wine with food: what goes well with what?
To get a good pairing, it's all about understanding taste profiles and learning which profiles go together.
To chill or not to chill? Truly Irresistible Pinotage, Swartland, South Africa 2016
The grape is a cross between the far more popular Pinot noir and Cinsaut, so you may wonder why we've chosen to review a wine made from their unloved child...
So, I take it you’re a sommelier?
It's a question people ask me almost every day... When I respond that I'm not, their faces kind of drop.
Turning it up to 11: Pairing music and wine
“Why do we overlook our aural sense when it comes to wine?” (I narrated that in my head and then typed it in the style of Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and The City… I mean, I've never watched Sex and The City).
Summer Vibe: 10 drinks to sink in the sun
We've gone for a mix of specific wines, beers & spirits; as well as some cocktails that you should be able to order at any bar. All guaranteed to give you that sought after summer feeling.
Diaries from the vines #1: Turning the tides
I currently find myself taking a glass, looking over the sights of The Annapolis Valley in Nova Scotia, Canada. I'm working for Luckett Vineyards; a local winery situated on the steepest fucking hill I've ever had the displeasure of cycling up.
Wined Up 