France – the birthplace of the world gastronomy, breathtaking art and also of the birthplace of famous wine growing regions. The place where top wines valued world-over come from. Let’s explore one of them – the prestigious Médoc. Médoc is part of the Bordeaux wine region the qualities of which we wrote about previously. From…
Are you intrigued by the idea of having your own cellar filled with delectable wines that mature undisturbed, awaiting the best occasion to show off their full beauty, aroma, and taste? Then you need to know that selecting wines for archiving requires your close attention. We’ll tell you why right away. We’re experts on vintage…
“Do you have a wine cellar? Can we see it?” If you’re starting to think about having your own wine cellar, today’s article was written for you. Here, you’ll read how to choose the right place to build it and how to safely store wine in it. Why is a wine cellar the best place…
Tasting quality vintage wine is almost every wine lover’s dream. But how can you avoid blunders – and also not get ripped off? Pay close attention to today’s article so you can prevent disappointment and enjoy truly exclusive works of the winemaking art. How can you recognize a good wine before tasting it? Its label…
Are you wondering why it pays to wait to open some wines, while others taste their best shortly after leaving their homeland? In today’s article you’ll find out about the differences in the qualities of young and vintage wines. You can buy young wine right away. Wait for an vintage bottle at least three years…
What factors give rise to great vintage wines? A unique terroir, favorable conditions for growing the vines, sensitive handling of the grapes during their harvest, and the right technology for the wine’s maturation phase. However, there is another influence that can’t be anticipated in advance – the weather that predominates in a specific vintage year. A…
A wine’s color is its display window. You can determine many of its properties in advance just by taking a look at its shade. What are they, and where do the nuances in a wine’s color come from? Read about it in today’s article where we reveal everything. The color of wine is influenced by…
A skilled winemaker doesn’t need a wide variety of flavors and complex ingredients to create wines with many different flavors and aromas. All they need are good quality grapes, yeast, and time. And all of these ingredients play important roles in the development of a winemaking miracle – the tertiary tones you can taste in the…
Is a significant event, anniversary, or celebration coming up? Maybe you were thinking about whether it’s the right time to open a wine from the archive that you’ve been thinking about for some years. But before you go for it, first read our article so you don’t miss out on the experience you’ve been waiting…
Do you know how to have an authentic experience of southern Moravia right at home? You don’t need kilometers of cellars or barrels: archiving wine is a science, but not rocket science – with a little effort, anyone can manage it. In addition, wine stored in archives also makes an original gift. Luxurious wine requires luxurious…
