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Prosecco, Cava and Champagne can be easily confused. They’re all sparkling wines after all. So what’s the difference? What makes Prosecco a Prosecco and not Champagne? What’s the difference between Champagne and Cava? Let’s find out in this handy guide, starting with the mother of all sparkling wines… What is Champagne? Origin For a sparkling wine to legally be called Champagne, it must be made in the Champagne region of…

You’ve no doubt heard about biodynamic wine, but what exactly is it? How is it different from organic? What are the pros and cons? Does it really work? Does it taste different? Find out the answers to the most asked questions in this comprehensive guide to biodynamic wines. What is Biodynamic Agriculture? According to the Biodynamic Farming and Gardening Association, the official definition of biodynamic farming is “a spiritual-ethical-ecological approach…

Valentine’s Day can be enjoyed however you like. Some couples go out for dinner, others go for a walk, or on a romantic getaway… but this year how about staying at home? What could be cosier than cuddling up on the sofa with a blanket and film… and wine… or a cocktail! But what film? Let’s look at some of the best romantic films to watch while we drink our…

It’s no exaggeration to say that Jack Daniel’s is legendary! After all, who doesn’t know this famous whiskey brand? Who has never tried it? There are even those who don’t usually like whiskey, but wouldn’t turn down a cocktail made with Jack Daniel’s! And to add even more charm to the legend, here are a few curiosities that you may not know about Jack Daniel’s and his Tennessee Whiskey. 1.…

Picturesque villages, sunny weather, Mediterranean cuisine, endless lavender fields… There are countless reasons to fall in love with Provence. But aside from its colourful countryside and glamorous Côte d’Azur, any wine lover will tell you that this Southeastern region is the benchmark par excellence for rosé wine. But why is Provence rosé so famous? In this article, we’ll take a look back at Provence’s millennia of experience producing rosé wine,…

What do you know about Puglian wines? For most people, the answer is probably, “not a lot”. And that’s not surprising because until recently, the international wine community paid little attention to Puglian wines. But times have changed. Discover why Puglia is ideally situated for winegrowing, why it suffered a reputation problem, the different varietals you can find in the Apulian countryside, as well as why Puglian wines are making…

The year 2021 has only just begun, but we can already make a prediction as to what cocktails will trend over the next twelve months. Has the pandemic changed our drinking habits? Very likely! Let’s not wait any longer and find out what trends are waiting for us! Canned Cocktails Canned cocktails have emerged as a trend already in 2020. These ready-to-drink cocktails, perfect for consumption at home (just like…

Rum is a world-famous alcoholic beverage which is made from sugar cane. Throughout its history, the drink has come to be associated with pirates. You will find a huge variety of different types of rum on the market. The most common type is white rum. As the name suggests it is a colourless rum. This type of rum ages in oak or cherry wood barrels for longer periods of time.…

The Amarone della Valpolicella is a very particular wine. The producers elaborate the wine from partially sundried grapes. This production method is similar to the one used for the Pedro Ximénez variety to obtain the sweet wine of the same name. They produce most wines made from dried grapes the same way. But the Amarone differs in more than one way. Firstly, winemakers use local red grape varieties instead of…

Black Friday is approaching. Did you know that the number of people who go shopping on Black Friday is greater than the number of people who visit Disney World over the course of a whole year? Keep reading to discover 10 other fun facts that you probably did not know about Black Friday. Where Does the Name Come From? The term Black Friday emerged around 1961 in Philadelphia. It was…