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As a company that sells wine in the Philippines, we often get asked the following question: What’s the best wine for beginners in the Philippines? Whilst these seem like easy questions to answer, it can be hard since everyone’s tastes in wines are personal. In other words, something we might love you might hate and vice versa. Nevertheless, we know that for those just starting their wine journey simply don’t know where to start. This led us to write this article. A wine buyers guide to help wine drinkers in the Philippines start their wine journey with confidence, one sip at a time. 

In the past, wines from Australia have been classed by wine critics as “critter wines'' - a reference to the cute animals often placed on Australian wine labels. The implication was that they weren’t anything to get excited about. However, the region has proved itself to deliver some fantastic wines, even if they have stelvin caps. Below we’ll go into why wines from Australia deserve our attention, going into the key wine regions and the wines that have put them on the map.

Wine from France seems like the end all and be all of wine, with bottles that reach thousands and thousands of US dollars. But French wine is much more accessible than some would think. In this article we go through the history of French wine, understanding French wine labels, and key winemaking regions in France to give you all the background you need to become an expert of French wine.

If you’ve decided to level up your gift-giving game this Christmas, you’ve come to the right place. While it may be a challenge to get friends and family the perfect gift, giving them a bottle (or two) of wine they’ll love is easy! Instead of asking them straight out what they like, follow this guide.

What is the Filipino wine palate? This year, Winery.ph reveals the top grossing wines on the Philippines largest online wine marketplace in the 2020 Kavino Choice Wine Awards. Learn more here.

For those of you who may be a little intimidated by wine, we can't stress enough how much you shouldn't be. We will show you how it's not only effortless to serve wine but that having a bottle (or two) also brings a special spark to even the most ordinary night at home with a few friends and family.

Just as the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, the journey to the fantastical world of wines starts with a single sip. And this article is all about guiding you through that journey; from your very first sip of wine to your possible future collection of vinos, we will be walking you through the wine world in this extensive guide for the complete wine beginner.

From the timeless practices to the French to the up-and-coming methods of the Chinese, here’s everything you need to know about where the wines of the world actually come from.

From heavy-hitting fortified dessert wines to new-wave table wines, let's pay homage and take a look at some of Portugal's appealing wine regions and their wines.

Drinking wine in Manila has gotten so much easier in recent years, especially since Filipinos have developed a taste and curiosity for alcoholic beverages outside of the usual San Miguel beers, and Emperador brandy.

If you’re the least bit interested in wine, you probably know that the grape variety and region from which a particular bottle was made shows the history and culture behind it. If you’re looking to find a good bottle from the best wine-producing regions, read on to know quick tips on finding the right places to get your favorite wines from.

If you’re reading this now, you probably agree with us when we say that wine is good, and almost always guarantees a great time. While we’re never the type to shy away from a new bottle, we do think that there are certain wines that are better off ignored.