Not into wine? Luckily a cure has been found…
There is a dark rumour going around, that someone somewhere isn’t into wine. Shocking, I know, but they do supposedly exist. But never fear, if you are one of these…
Secrets of the Wine Label … Uncovered
I must begin with a disclaimer. There is no ‘one size fits all’ method of explaining the myriad different pieces of information that it’s possible to encounter on a wine…
Will Champagne Get Better If I Keep It?
When you first decide to start collecting wine, Champagne is not the first to come to mind. Champagne is the stuff of New Year, seminal celebrations and hosing down racing…
Should I Swirl & Sniff Every Wine I Taste?
Have you ever looked wonderingly across a restaurant at ‘that guy’? You know the one I mean. The one who’s confidently swirling a splash of expensive Châteauneuf-du-Pape expertly in his…
A Beginner’s Guide to… New World Wines
If you are a newcomer to the weird and wonderful world of wine, you may at some point in your voyage of discovery encounter the terms ‘Old World’ and ‘New…
Italian Corvina Wine: Why You’ll Love It
It’s a funny thing, but Italian wines suffer from the same identity crisis as French ones. You like Chablis, but not everyone knows it’s made from Chardonnay grapes. You love…
Is ‘Minerality’ In Wine Just In The Imagination?
The world of wine tasting is subjective to say the least, but there are certain flavours and categories that we can definitely pin down. Citrus notes are one of the…
Meet The Spanish White Wine You’ll Always Want In The Fridge
What’s the best value, everyday white wine? One you can rely upon to hit every base without worrying where it comes from, what grape variety it is, or blowing your budget. If…
Is Rosé Wine Just for Fun?
Now, it’s true that rosé has struggled with an image problem. This pink wine has been burdened with a reputation as a girly, unrefined tipple – a lightweight wine not…
Bridget Does Bordeaux: Rude Wines Blends Its Brand New Wines
Winner of the Wine Adviser’s competition, Bridget jetted off with Gerald (our buyer) and Deborah (Rude’s MD) for Bordeaux in late March. Escaping the UK’s latest batch of snow and…