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A Quick Guide to Austria’s Top Wine Regions
If you weren’t so good in geography at school, let me come with a key reminder : Austria is nestled in the heart of Europe. A lot of people are surprised when I remind them that Austria is renowned for its picturesque vineyards, diverse grape varieties, and exceptional winemaking traditions. Indeed, it has a rich and vibrant wine culture that…
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What is the best way to serve a Sauternes wine?
Sauternes wines are known throughout the world, thanks notably to Château Yquem’s reputation. These wines are sweet and full-bodied, with usually a high level of alcohol. But its high acidity enables to balance all of this. These wines have clearly reached the bliss point! In order to get the best of your Sauternes wine, you want to serve it right,…
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What food goes with a Médoc wine?
First let’s not forget that each of us has a different sensitivity to flavors and aromatic components. The same level of bitterness, for example, can be perceived much more strongly by one person than by another. This is not just a personal preference, because some like strong reactions and others don’t. These sensitivity thresholds are all different, as are individual…
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What cheese goes with Margaux?
I usually like to pair my cheese with white wines, mostly dry. I’ll pair blue cheese with sweet white wines. But, wine and food pairing is very subjective. And some like to pair red wine with cheese. Now let’s see what cheese goes best with Margaux wine. What kind of wine is Margaux? Margaux is the southernmost AOC, covered by…
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Can Bordeaux be a 100% Merlot?
Bordeaux wines are usually blends. Indeed, the weather can be rather unpredictable and above all changes is a lot from one year to another. This is called the vintage effect. Thus, relying on one grape variety to make the wine is often seen as a risky move. Merlot is the fourth most widely planted grape variety. It is believed to…
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What are the 5 Grand Cru of Bordeaux?
Bordeaux is known throughout the world for its prestigious wines. And this is not today’s news. This has been the case for centuries. Whether you like Bordeaux or not, this wine region has been on a pedestal since the Middle Ages now. Its influence can be seen worldwide : Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are the most common blends. How did…
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What does Médoc taste like?
For those who’ve been following me for a while, you would know what kind of wine is a Médoc wine. If you’re new don’t worry, I’ll start by reminding you of the key points. First, let’s a clear up one thing : do not mix up the AOC Médoc and the geographical area. Indeed, the French have made it confusing…
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What kind of grape is Haut-Médoc?
Haut-Médoc is an appellation that belongs to the Bordeaux wine region. Its vineyards lie on the Left Bank of the Garonne river and is located south of the Médoc appellation. It lies north of Bordeaux. Bordeaux wines are usually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot mostly, but the quantities vary depending on the Bank you’re in. The Left Bank…
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When should I drink Haut-Médoc?
Haut-Médoc wines are from the Bordeaux region. These wines are known to age well, for sometimes three decades! So, if you have a Haut-Médoc wine in your cellar : when should you drink it? When should I drink a Haut-Médoc wine? A Haut-Médoc wine is made from Cabernet Sauvignon mostly which represents three quarters of the blend. These wines can…
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Is Médoc or Saint-Emilion better?
Médoc and Saint-Emilion are two appellations that belong to Bordeaux. However, the former lies on the Left Bank of the Garonne river, whereas the latter lies on the Right Bank. Bordeaux wines are a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, mostly. But the proportions depend on the Bank you are in, due to the terroir. Indeed, Bordeaux are known to…
