Taste vs. smell. It's a topic that many of us overlook, yet it's one of the most important aspects of winetasting that we'd be lost without. What's more important when it comes to tasting wine? Before you read the article, what would you guess?

sitting in the heart of Reims, champagne, 500 acres of ripe pinot noir and chardonnay vines await their destiny. using only traditional winemaking methods, Lanson's champagne resembles a sparkling sensation of the upmost purity. Today we take you on a little journey, to discover three of our favorite lanson tipples, not only that - but we tell you EXACTLY where you can get your hands on one, or two... Because you should never have to work for your drink

The Royal Family: Between birthdays, marriages, their latest clothing choices and newborns, the world hears a lot about Her Royal Majesty and co. But today we explore royalty in a different light, as we look into a pair of stories involving the Royal Family and wine.

Champagne is somewhere up there with the caviar and Porsche's of the world. We've all heard of it before, some of us even know the exact region in France where it's created. But very few of us know the history of Champagne and the key figures who have helped make it one of the world's premier goods. Join me this week as we explore one of the most renowned Champagne brands in the world, Dom Pérignon, and uncover why this pioneering brand is named just that.

Whether it's cheers, salut or kanpai, the act of toasting is a global phenomenon that has been at the forefront of celebrations and community gatherings for centuries. But the question arises: Where exactly did the origins of toasting with wine begin?

You've heard of a wine flight before. In fact, it's probably a phrase that brings great excitement to your ears. But today we tackle the saying in a very different light.

When it comes to growing crops, vegetables or fruits, we're always told the same thing: Make sure there's plenty of water, rich nutrients and fertile soil, otherwise nothing will grow! While this is true for 99% of agriculture out there, the same is not so for our beloved wine grapes.

Are you tired of turning up at dinner parties only to be chided for your Chardonnay choice, or scoffed at for bringing a standard Sauvignon Blanc? Navigating the world of wines can be daunting so here is a brief guide of some more unusual offerings that will impress any discerning dinner party host, and won’t break the bank either.