Part One – The Harvest and Red Winemaking (prior to aging) It all starts with grapes on the vine: and it is important that these are both healthy (no rot) and properly ripe. Not ripe […]
HOW STILL WINE IS MADE – AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE by NICK ADAMS
CHARDONNAY – A Vine for all Seasons…. by Nick Adams
Following on from the Burgundy blog I thought it might be interesting – as indicated in that blog – to look at Chardonnay more broadly – ie above and beyond its role in Burgundy – […]
BURGUNDY Part 3 – The Red Wines of Burgundy By Nick Adams
Red Burgundy The Most Valuable Vineyard in the World Tucked behind the Côte de Nuits Village of Vosne-Romanée is a small vineyard – for purists a vinous Mecca – that is judged by many as […]
BURGUNDY Part 2 – The White Wines of Burgundy by Nick Adams
White Burgundy Burgundy is the spiritual home of Chardonnay. Not only did the region realise and raise the quality and reputation of this noble grape, it also quasi patented the method used to create these […]
BURGUNDY; The Background, History and Classifications, By Nick Adams
Of all the genuinely fine wine regions in the world Burgundy could rightly claim to be the most authentic – certainly in France. Maybe not quite the pizzazz of Champagne, nor quite the polished grandeur […]
Off the Beaten Track Part 3, By Nick Adams.
Food Matching with Fortified Wines – Throughout the Year Summary – Part 3 All fortified wines work well with food – which might come as a surprise. The sweeter fortified wines can also, naturally, be […]
“Off the Beaten Track” Part 2, By Nick Adams
Other Famous Fortified Wines – Part 2 The Iberian range and tradition of fortified wine extends to another classic – Madeira. Madeira is made on the volcanic (soil) island off the coast of Africa. The […]
Off the Beaten Track Part 1…Fortified Wines – Traditional, Iconic, Versatile and … great value for money! By Nick Adams
I thought an interesting angle to these blogs would be to look at wines and categories of wines which are maybe less familiar or drunk less often under a general banner of (Off the Beaten […]
LOCKDOWN COOKING & INTO SUMMER DRINKING BY NICK ADAMS MW PART III – SEASONAL FOODS AND WINE MATCHING SUGGESTIONS
At this time of the year there are some lovely seasonal offerings (and summer dishes), Nick Adams highlights a few and suggest some wines from the WineTrust selection
Lockdown cooking & Into summer drinking by Nick Adams MW Part II – Summer red wines
Discover red grapes and wines which have lower levels of tannin and can be enjoyed cool during the summer season
LOCKDOWN COOKING & INTO SUMMER DRINKING by Nick Adams MW – PART 1
Lockdown cooking. Food and wine pairing during the summer season. The biggest challenge in food and wine pairing -umami.
Sauvignon Blanc – Exotic Fruit & Veg in a glass by Nick Adams MW
Hard on the heels after looking at Malbec, it is time to highlight what is arguably the UK’s most favourite white grape variety – Sauvignon Blanc – exploring what makes this distinctive grape variety so […]
International World Malbec Day by Nick Adams MW
Joins us to celebrate International World Malbec Day on the 17th April – and throughout the whole month of April from the WineTrust portfolio
Best Wines to drink this Easter by Nick Adams MW
Why does the Easter date keep changing – and what should we be drinking with Easter fare and get together? Fashionable concrete “egg” fermentation vessel – used a lot by smaller, artisan producers and highly […]
The Three “R’s” – Rioja, Reserva and Resilient by Nick Adams MW
The world of wine has seen an extraordinary amount of change in the last 40 years, with new styles gripping the interest of consumers; grape varieties becoming more important in buying decisions and countries and […]
