In my capacity as an advisor I often receive messages asking for advice about wine. [Feel free to contact me any time!] Occasionally I will be asked by a hopeful enthusiast how to become a sommelier. This brings back memories of my own journey, from … [Read more...]
How To Refine Your Tasting Technique
As my studies continue I find myself having to consciously refine my tasting technique. On any topic it is very easy to speak in general terms. It acts as a safety net for your ego, so if later on you are found to be "wrong", at least you are never "very … [Read more...]
What To Look For In Champagne
What can I tell you about Champagne? The moment I hear that term a checklist begins to form in my mind: Must be made specifically in the Champagne region in northern France The production process involves many highly-controlled stages Minimum … [Read more...]
The Essential Points Of Port Wine
Following on from the last two posts, let's now look at the last major category of fortified wines: Port. The most obvious difference between port and the previously covered fortified wine styles is that port is red. (There is a small quantity of white and … [Read more...]
Madeira: Things To Know
Continuing on with the theme of fortified wines, I'd like to share with you what I learned about Madeira over the past few months. Madeira is an island that technically belongs to Portugal, however the people there govern themselves for the most part, not … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Sherry
I recently took the examination for the WSET Diploma focussing exclusively on fortified wines. It was a high-pressure rush to study and internalise a lot of facts and information in the last few months, which is why I've been quiet here for that period. In … [Read more...]
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