Learning about fine wine has become an increasingly popular pastime for many, including Thibaut de Roux, who has more than 10 years of experience in wine tasting. Investing in fine wine is one of the more pleasurable investment options available to investors, who can...
All experienced investors know that the key to minimising risk in an investment portfolio is diversification. This means setting aside a percentage of the portfolio for investment in alternative assets, alongside traditional stocks, shares and bonds. There are many...
Pinot noir is one of the most popular varieties of wine-making grape: the 10th most planted variety on vineyards around the world. The pinot noir grape also attracts higher than average prices, due in part to its solid reputation for creating delicious, high quality...
Chenin blanc (pronounced ‘shen-nin blonk’) is widely regarded as the most versatile grape in the world, thanks to its ability to produce different wine types. This grape variety is native to France, specifically the Loire Valley region. Outside of this region, it is...
A data review studying harvest and climate information all the way back to the year 1354 has concluded that summers in Burgundy are drier and hotter more often than they used to be. For winemakers, this means Burgundy grape harvest dates are getting earlier. This...
A wine tasting will always be a sensory experience for the participants, no matter how experienced or knowledgeable they happen to be. By its very nature, a wine tasting involves utilising almost all the senses to arrive at an opinion, regardless of whether that...
