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France, a land renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and culinary delights, stands as a beacon of excellence in the world of winemaking. For centuries, French wines have captivated the palates of connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike, earning a reputation for unparalleled quality, diversity, and sophistication. 

In this blog, we delve into the factors that make French wines truly special, exploring their unique characteristics, storied traditions, and enduring allure.

The wine world has a lot of traditions. While many of them are fine to break, there are some rules that are important enough that not following them can actually make or break your wine drinking experience. The worst part: these wine mistakes are easier to make than you would think! These are the most common ones.

As we enter a new year, you’re probably thinking about how you could switch things up to make the best of the next 365 days. But New Year’s resolutions aren’t just about losing weight, waking up early, or saving up more. You can choose to add things to your list that are also fun (and something you can actually stick to).

If you love your wine as much as we do, why not add resolutions to help you fall in love with wine even more? As the saying goes, life’s too short to drink bad wine. Here are five New Year’s resolutions for wine lovers out to explore! 

Some of us when we think of winemaking, we see people with bare feet stomping on grapes in a barrel. After all, that’s how it was done traditionally. In fact, that’s how it is still done in some places where those traditional techniques are maintained. Nevertheless, as with anything, the winemaking process has evolved to take advantage of machinery throughout each step. 

Storing wine properly can ensure it ages properly. However, improper storage can result in a beautiful wine turning into vinegar. But before we highlight some tips on how to store your bottles, it’s important to remember that not all wines are designed to be aged. In fact, the majority of wine available today is ready to drink. It’s when you come across fine wines, such as those 90+ point wines, that you should consider aging and finding the right storage solutions. Typically, these bottles can cost anywhere from PHP5,000 - PHP20,000+.

When it comes to pairing wine with food, one plus one doesn’t always equal two. What we mean is that just because you’re pairing your favorite wine with your favorite dish doesn’t mean they’ll work well together. Whilst wine can enhance flavors of your meal, it can also destroy them. So with that being said, here is a cheat sheet guide to successfully pairing wine with food. 

So you’re starting to really get into wine. Buying not just to consume right away, but to build your collection. You’ve got a variety of bottles lined up on your kitchen counter, tucked away in some cupboards, hanging out next to the gin on your bar cart, maybe even under the bed. You’ve started to think “maybe it’s time to invest in a wine chiller.” If this sounds like you then look no further: here are all of your wine chiller questions answered. 

Ever wondered why wine bottles come in different sizes? The shape of a bottle can tell you a lot about the types of grapes used and where they came from - or what inspired the winemaker! Interestingly though, the shape of the bottle doesn’t necessarily enhance the quality of the wine. Rather, the shape was originally determined by traditional glassblowing methods in the regions where the wine was made. So what are the different wine bottle shapes you’ll come across?