38Share on Facebook 46Share on Twitter 47Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 11Share on LinkedIn 11Share on Email The past few years spent indoors have seen people take up any number of new hobbies. The sourdough starter in my fridge and the language-learning apps on my phone are both testaments to this fact. However, the world opening up is no reason to pick up new hobbies with any less zeal. Wine school could be the next best thing you decide to do. If you are like us at Savage Vines, the wonderful world of wine can be a constant source of intrigue and learning. However, it is hard to ..read more

36Share on Facebook 46Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 11Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Grenache, or Garancha, is one of the most widely planted grapes in the world today. In this article, I will be focusing on the noir/red variety. However, it is worth mentioning that even the white variety is incredibly popular and is France’s fourth most popular white grape. Indeed, its popularity really cannot be understated. It is an ever prevalent partner in blends across both old and new world wines. So it is likely that if you have drunk wine from a country where Grenach ..read more

35Share on Facebook 46Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 11Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email If you’ve ever been lucky enough to go on a holiday to Western Europe, more specifically Spain and Portugal, then I’m sure you’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the delicious nectar that is Sangria. Sangria is essentially a punch, or wine-based cocktail. It is a wonderful amalgamation of wine, (traditionally red), with chopped fruit and a few other easy to source ingredients. Sangria may taste best when you’re in the sun without a care in the world, but who says that can’t be i ..read more

35Share on Facebook 46Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 11Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email The world is taking its first tentative steps outside again. So, we are all trying to remember how to interact with one another in real time, in the real world. Without a doubt the best way to do so is over a few glasses of wine. Luckily, we’ve got all of you in the Greater London area covered. This article will take you through some of our favourite London wine bars.  We will give you wine bars which are glitzy and those which are historic. As well as a number of exampl ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Germany is one of the world’s great old-world wine nations. With German winemaking practices dating back to Roman times. Although, German wine may not be the first thing on your mind, when you think of Germany. Germany may be more synonymous with a big stein of pilsner in a beer hall. Hofbräuhaus – Classic German Beer Hall However, Germany has much more to it than that. German wine is truly fantastic. Traditionally, German wine is associated with white wine, in particular Rie ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Austrian wine may not be as established a wine nation as its European neighbours. However, it is growing in popularity, with 2020 marking an all-time high for Austrian wine exports. Undoubtedly, the principal export among them was Grüner Veltliner. Grüner Veltliner is almost ubiquitous across Austria. An ever-present feature of their wine regions. It has also had success in countries such as Slovenia and the Czech Republic. Then, to a lesser extent some new world nations. Thi ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Designated sherry glasses may not be something everyone owns. For many people sherry is associated with one of two things. One being what your Grandmother drinks at Christmas. The other being it as the drink of choice for brothers Frasier and Niles Crane in the hit TV show ‘Frasier’. However, to limit the world of sherry to such narrow templates is to do this delicious drink a real disservice. Sherry, Niles? If you’re new to sherry, then this article can introduce you to this ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email All glassware is not created equally. That is a fact. Some glassware has a rich history behind. This rich history translates into quality crystal glass of the highest order. The Riedel Wine Glass Company is a prime example of that. Among their top selling products around the world is a Riedel Decanter. This is a centrepiece that is sure to be a great addition to any oenophile’s collection. A Decanter is used to Decant and the act of decanting is essentially pouring a wine fro ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Champagne is synonymous with celebration. However, there are a number of viable alternatives for those looking to celebrate with a cheaper sparkling wine. We are no doubt familiar with Cava and Prosecco. Indeed, the UK makes up 36% of the world’s Prosecco consumption. Perhaps less well known is Crémant and even more specifically Crémant de Loire. Crémant is sparkling wine, made outside the Champagne region, through the same method of production. There are a number of differen ..read more

35Share on Facebook 45Share on Twitter 45Share on WhatsApp 2Share on Instagram 10Share on LinkedIn 10Share on Email Portuguese wine is not mentioned quite as much as other old world wine nations. France, Italy and Spain are some examples of the countries that first come to mind. However, that is not to say that Portugal doesn’t have a number of great wines to choose from. Vinho Verde is one of the prime examples of great Portuguese wine. The ‘green’ Vinho Verde Region Vinho Verde is known for their distinctive, yet subtle, fizz. However, they are not classified as sparkling wines. Original ..read more