Wine guides

Practical wine guides: with food, for parties, storing, serving, glasses, bottle sizes, climate, organic and fun facts from our cellar.

Wine and food

Which wine with game?Game calls for a wine with character: fresh acidity for the richness, tannins that stand up to the meat and aromas that match earthy, spicy flavours. Here is how to choose well.Read the guide →Barolo or Brunello?Two kings of Italian red wine, with very different characters. Barolo comes from Piedmont and is made from Nebbiolo. Brunello di Montalcino comes from Tuscany and is made from Sangiovese.Read the guide →Which wine with a barbecue?Grilled meat and smoky flavours call for wines with fruit and character, but without too much tannin.Read the guide →Wine for the holidaysChristmas and New Year are the time to open something special. Here is how to build a festive menu, from aperitif to dessert.Read the guide →

Parties and entertaining

Wine for a party of 50How many bottles do you need, and which wines keep everyone happy without blowing the budget? A simple calculation and our tips.Read the guide →Impress family and friendsWith a few clever choices you make an impression at the table without being pretentious.Read the guide →Bottle sizes: from half bottle to BalthazarWine comes in many more sizes than the classic 75 cl bottle. Large formats are not just impressive: the wine also ages more slowly and gracefully in them.Read the guide →

Tips and techniques

Storing wine: how and for how long?Most wines are made to be drunk within a few years. Great reds can age for many years, provided you store them well.Read the guide →At what temperature should you serve wine?The right temperature makes more difference than you think. Too warm and a wine tastes heavy and alcoholic, too cold and the aromas disappear.Read the guide →Opening a bottle of wine without stressWith the right approach you open any bottle cleanly and safely, from a simple cork to a bottle of champagne.Read the guide →Cork or screw cap: what is the difference?Many people think a screw cap means a cheap wine. That has long since stopped being true.Read the guide →Decanting or aerating?Two words often used interchangeably, for two different purposes. Here is when a decanter makes sense.Read the guide →Tasting wine: what do your nose and taste buds do?Tasting is no secret language. With three simple steps you get more out of every glass.Read the guide →Pouring wine like a sommelierA few simple habits turn every table into a celebration.Read the guide →The right wine glassA good glass lets a wine blossom. It does not have to be complicated.Read the guide →

Know what you drink

Red, white and rosé: how are they made?The colour of wine almost always comes from the skin of the grape, not the juice.Read the guide →Climate and wine: what is cool climate wine?Where a grape grows, you taste in the glass. Climate determines ripeness, acidity and the style of a wine.Read the guide →Organic wine: what does it mean?Organic is about how the grapes are grown and how the wine is made. More and more winemakers are choosing it.Read the guide →Fun facts from our cellarEvery bottle has a story. A selection from the wines and wineries you will find with us.Read the guide →