From a single acorn grows the mighty oak. The symbolism of the oak tree is huge: it’s used to show that great things can come from humble beginnings, it’s a symbol of strength, morale, resistance and knowledge, and thanks to its size and longevity, it’s the wood of choice when it comes to nobility. Traditionally,… Continue reading Oaked vs. Unoaked Wines: What Is the Difference
PublishedA friend of my father’s, let’s call him Mr. Smith, spent his life building a vast, antique coin collection. Mr. Smith was not a wealthy man – in fact I remember my dad, who was a lawyer, giving him free legal advice as “times were tight” for them. But, oh how Smith loved his coins.… Continue reading Top 5 Collectible Wines To Invest In
PublishedWe all know the drill. Buy a bottle of wine, let it age, sell it at a profit. Or, at least that’s what’s meant to happen. Because all wine gets better with age, right? Erm … no. Fine wine, yes. You’ve probably got a few years left on that 1990 Chateau Margaux you’ve been keeping… Continue reading Age-Worthy Wine Guide: How to Buy Wine for Aging
PublishedFine wines, like fine women, are almost impossible to describe. Certainly one can use words like silky, elegant, robust, complex, young or, ahem, age worthy wine, but do you really know what these wine tasting terms actually mean? If you were asked, could you honestly describe the difference between a light-bodied and full-bodied white, a… Continue reading Guide to Wine Types & Varieties for Beginners
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