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Pairing Thai Cuisine with Wines from Around the Globe- 4 styles and 4 Regions

Aside from Jasmine rice, coconut milk, and fresh herbs, discover some of the additional components used in authentic Thai curry pastes and explore wine options that cater to various tastes. Thai cuisine revolves around the harmonious blend of four essential flavors: Sweet, Salty, Sour, and Spicy (or Bitter). These flavor elements take center stage in different proportions depending on the region of Thailand you explore. Thai cuisine is incredibly diverse, offer...

The Exquisite World Of Chardonnays

Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white wine, and for good reason. It’s made from green-skinned grapes that adapt to a variety of climates, and they produce versatile wines in many price points. Chardonnay can be crisp and clean, or rich and oaky. There’s something for everyone, which is why Chardonnay is so beloved.Chardonnays...

Message in a Bottle - Why Italian Wines belong in your cellar!

Italy is called the “Land of Wine,” not because the Italians are all master winemakers. The name comes from the fact that there are more native Italian grapes in Italy than France, Greece, and Spain put together.last year, over half of the non-French bottles sold at iDealwine came from the Italian peninsula. Italy’s native grapes comprise roughly 25% of the world’s wine grapes.

Ways to set up a budget friendly personal wine cellars

Simply put, you want a place that has consistent cool temperature—in a perfect world that’s 14°C. You don’t want any sunlight to hit the wine. You want wine in a cool, dark place. You ideally want it to be kept on its side as well as having the wine in a remote enough place so it doesn't get....

The Fundamentals of Aging Wine

A wine made to be opened immediately, as 95% of wines are today, will lose its fruit character and brightness if it’s declared too long. Wines made to age, such as heavy reds, can be unpleasant to drink young because of relatively high levels of acid and tannin....

Rediscovering the Art of Gin

Renais Gin First Edition 700mL is a remarkable gin that combines tradition, innovation, and a touch of family heritage. Co-founded by the talented actress and activist, Emma Watson, and her brother, Alex Watson, the gin pays homage to their father's vineyards in Chablis. Renais Gin is an artful celebration of tradition and modernity, capturing the heart of gin enthusiasts worldwide.

Experiencing The Unique And Exciting Mount Gambier

On the gentle slopes of a dormant volcano in South Australia, the landscape of the Mount Gambier wine region creates a dramatic backdrop for its elegant wines....

BONDAR: The Young Guns of Rayner Vineyard

Based out of the renowned Rayner vineyard in McLaren Vale, Bondar wines have made a big impression on the Australian wine scene. Established by husband and wife duo Andre Bondar and Selina Kelly in 2012, their commitment to crafting exceptional wines has been widely lauded, including being named James Halliday's 'Best New Winery' back in 2017...

Non alcoholic wine - A hush hush talk of the town?

Non-Alcoholic beer is having a renaissance. Booze-free cocktails are all the rage. But wine, that most rarefied of libations, has been a little slower to the sober-curious party.Making a good-tasting, zero-proof wine has been technically harder to pull off, and “there’s a fair amount of bias against nonalcoholic wines from wine purists...

The World of Rías Baixas Albarino

Denomination of Origin (DO) Rías Baixas is renowned for the Albariño grape, an indigenous variety that produces some of the world’s foremost white wines. Located in the Galicia region of northwestern Spain.....

Industry Pioneer - The Bream Creek, Tasmania’s oldest vineyards

While the modern Tasmanian wine industry is young in terms of years established, Bream Creek can be considered as one of the industry’s pioneering wineries. The vineyard at Bream Creek was planted in the early 1970s, making it amongst the earliest commercial vineyards planted in Tasmania.

A Focus on Tasmanian Pinot Noir- the Pinot isle?

With one of the richest histories in Australian wine regions, the small island state of Tasmania is home to over 200 vineyards and over 90 cellar doors. For many wine drinkers, a bottle of Tasmanian Pinot Noir can be quite a recent discovery, but in fact the first vineyards in the region were first recorded almost 200 years ago in 1823. The first sparkling wines were produced soon after in 1826. Wine grapes were grown across the island during the 1800's, howeve...

Uncorking The Mclaren Vale-the Land Of Many Vines And Many Wines

McLaren Vale is well known in the wine world for making elegant, soft and fruity wines. While this is true, the really special part of the region is the variety of wines that are made in such a small area. To add to this complexity is the amazing range of soils growers have to work with. For these two main reasons, McLaren Vale has quickly become the land of many vines and many wines.

Yarra Valley diverse and Progressive

The Yarra Valley wine region was the birthplace of Victoria’s wine industry. History has given it substance, but it hasn’t weighed it down: it’s home to a progressive community of winemakers rewriting the rules. Such a complicated region (think altitude, exposure, variety) makes organization difficult.

The Rise of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon is some of the most heralded Cabernet in the world. But for a region that’s only been producing wine for 50 years, how has it achieved this?

An uncertain new home in Australia - Sangiovese

Despite its Italian renown, Sangiovese was not planted in Australia until the early 1970s.Sangiovese is the famous grape of Tuscany.Sangiovese was one of the first original ‘alternative’ varieties in Australia, and it is an indication of its acceptance that it is no longer considered ‘alternative’ (though it is still considered ‘Italian’). But in the early days

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