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Australia has always been a frontrunner when it comes to winemaking however, more than just the usual Shiraz, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon that we know and love, there’s more to what the South of Australia has to offer — Natural Wines. Koerner and LEKO wines believe in making wines that reflect their place in the world. With such a rich and diverse selection, LEKO and Koerner Wines are definitely worth the try for those who are curious or are looking to start their journey with Natural Wines. Shop the collection at the WInery.ph website!

What’s a hang-out with your barkada without everyone’s favorite drink? To be more specific, an easy-to-share sangria? Known for its signature polka-dotted bottles, Lolea Sangria has a way of immediately putting a smile on your face. These wine cocktails from Spain are frizzante (lightly fizzy) and made with a blend of wine, Mediterranean citus, and spices — all ready to go in a bottle, they're perfect for opening at parties, picnics, and brunch.

Do you happen to have a go-to beer but often get lost on which wine you really like? Fret not; it happens to more people than you think – which is why Winery.ph is here, so we could help you figure out which wine might actually speak best to beer lovers out there. So whether you find yourself craving a glass of beer or wine, know that there is always a choice to satisfy your palate. If you ever find yourself looking to try any of these wine, you can always check them out and 2,000+ more wines on the Winery.ph website! 

There's no better way to reconnect with friends than with good food and a bottle of wine. But let’s admit it: not all restaurants will carry the wine we’re looking for. Often, it can even be better to just bring your own. Luckily, we've found all the best places in Metro Manila to sit, dine, and bring your own bottle of wine — with no corkage or corkage under ₱500.

Portuguese wines have been around for centuries, but even with their rich history, French, Spanish, and Italian remain top of mind and dominate the game when it comes to European. Today, we’re shining a light on a special selection from the very heart of Portugal.

If you've ever had a bottle of vino with no wine glass to drink it from, then you've probably thought to yourself: Does drinking out of a wine glass make an actual difference? How does a wine glass even affect the taste of the wine? We finally touch on the basics as to why wine glasses are shaped the way they are and how they compare to other drinking vessels.

Taking advantage of the arid terroirs of Ningxia, China, Emma Gao and her team married traditional Chinese concepts into the process of Biodynamics. The SILVER HEIGHTS Selection are nuanced Chinese wines that take French influences to create this terroir-driven wine that are made to be savored and enjoyed.

Wine has been produced for thousands of years, and other than a few technological advances, it’s slow to change. Nevertheless, there are key innovations taking place such as low sugar wine, rosé Prosecco, the popularity of canned wines, and of course wine NFTs. While at first a strange pairing, the combination of wine and NFTs makes a lot of sense and it’s a pairing taking over the wine industry. But how does the pairing work when wine is a tangible thing and NFTs by design are not and what are the benefits to wineries and wine enthusiasts of wine NFTs? These are the questions we’ll explore below, but first, what are NFTs?

Robert Mondavi wanted to create quality wines at affordable prices, wines that would enrich everyday experiences. This then led to the creation of Robert Mondavi Private Selection. Taking in 26 years of winemaking expertise and a trailblazing legacy in California wines, the Robert Mondavi Private Selection offers something more substantive. They are created for those who don’t just drink wine but savor every sip. 

It’s one of Napa Valley’s oldest estates, yet its often confused for its almost-namesake Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars. That fact doesn’t bother its owners, Treasury Wine Estates (owners of Penfolds) nor its winemaker Christophe Paubert. Why? Because its wines stand apart: Stags’ Leap Winery is known for complex, beautifully textured, and approachable upon-release wines that deliver harmony with every sip. The unique terroir of the Stags Leap Palisades provides a microclimate for the 240-acre property that can support traditional viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. 

In an era of drastic climate change, everyone is looking for ways to be a little greener. Just look at the rise of organic products in grocery stores. The same shift is happening in the wine world. We have organic wine, we have organically grown grapes, but we also have biodynamic wine — a holistic view of agriculture that predates the development of organic farming by about 20 years. We all know that the quality of wine is determined from the ground up. In other words, your wine is only as good as the grapes used to make it. Biodynamic farming is guided by this principle.