Alex StevensonJan 252 minHow much does your wine really cost?This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked. How much of the money you spend on wine is really spent on the liquid? If you...
Alex Stevenson.Jan 193 minAn intro to some Food and Wine (Beer) Pairing tips.Matching your food offer with your drink is the perfect opportunity to create a more enjoyable experience for you and your friends....
Alex StevensonDec 3, 20212 minWhat do we mean by the finish of a wine?I don't mean that horrible moment when you've finished your wine and you're looking to see if there is any left in the bottle. Finish and...
Alex StevensonNov 29, 20214 minAcidity in wine - what does it do for us?Acidity in wine plays many roles, but first, we need to be able to identify it. How to detect acidity Acidity is one of the easiest...
Alex StevensonNov 25, 20213 minAlcohol in wineWhere does alcohol come from? In order to create alcohol, we need to have sugar (from the grapes) and yeast for fermentation. Yeast...
Alex StevensonNov 23, 20213 minSweetness in WineWhere does sweetness in wine come from and how does it affect the flavour of the wine? Yeast Sugar in wine comes from the grapes used to...
Alex StevensonNov 17, 20215 minWhat temperature should my wine be?Photo by Jonas Jaeken on Unsplash Room Temperature I’m sure at some point in your lives you’ve been told that red wine should be served...
Alex StevensonNov 11, 20212 minGlossary of Wine TermsI will add to this as I write posts - if I come across a phrase that is commonly used in wine that doesn't need a whole post I will drop...
Alex StevensonNov 11, 20213 minWhat does the colour of your wine really tell you?When judging the colour of your wine you need to pour a set amount into a glass (clear glasses are your best choice – those pretty pink...
Alex StevensonNov 9, 20212 minWhat are Legs and Tears? Do they really tell you anything?When you swirl your glass of wine this helps to release the aroma so you can identify the character of the wine. It will also leave...
Alex Stevenson.Jan 7, 20216 minHow to chose a wine if not by it's cover?Choosing wine can be a veritable minefield for many people. With hundreds of bottles on a shelf or a wine list and in some cases very...