Talking about Grape Varieties to Customers
The notion of terroir incorporates three elements: soil, climate and grape varieties. Varieties are the different types of grapes used…
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Chardonnay, the great Burgundy grape variety
Chardonnay is one of the most popular white wine varieties in the world. Originally from the Burgundy region in France,…
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The Old and New Worlds of wine: the differences
Wine has a long history that dates back thousands of years. From antiquity to the present day,wine plays an important…
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Bordeaux vineyards: winemaking excellence
The Bordeaux wine region, located in the southwest of France, is world famous for its exceptional vineyards. Bordered by the…
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A Guide to Second Wines
Following the classification of the great Bordeaux châteaux and the labelling of wines as grands vins or first wines, another…
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Wine Regions of Chile
Measuring only 200 kilometres wide, Chile is a narrow country which was already home to wild vines in Pre-Columbian times.…
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Muscadet Crus Communaux
Everyone’s heard of Muscadet, the famous high-acid wine with its pale lemon or even greenish colour. There is, however, a…
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Wine Regions of France: Varieties, Appellations and Regional Specificities – Part 1
France is recognized worldwide for its exceptional winegrowing conditions and has many wine regions across the country. In the first…
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Wine Regions of France: Varieties, Appellations and Regional Specificities – Part 2
Following on from our article Wine Regions of France: Varieties, Appellations and Regional Specificities – Part 1, here we continue…
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Rosé
Rosé has become the “in-thing” for summer over the last few years. It’s a wine that evokes the Provençal life…
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Introduction to Australian Wines
Take a trip to the other side of the world with us to the wine region of Australia. Everyone is…
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Loire Valley Wine Regions
France’s longest river, the Loire, is surrounded by winegrowing areas with very different features. Stretching from the Atlantic Coast to…
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The Three Features of Fine Wine
Wine is often considered as a work of art and for some it is a real passion. It has brought…
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Classification of Bordeaux Wines
The term “Grand Cru” is often bandied about to refer to fine wine in general, but not just any wine…
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Classification of Burgundy Wines
Burgundy is one of the best known wine regions in the world. It is an iconic and extremely diverse region…
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Beaujolais
Situated to the south of Burgundy is the much-loved French wine region of Beaujolais, the land of Gamay.Beaujolais has a…
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Exploring wine regions around the world, South African wine country and wines
In this new article, we invite you to take a 9000-kilometre trip with us to explore South Africa and its…
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Burgundy Vineyards
The region of Burgundy, in north-eastern France, is 250 kilometres long from north to south and has 25,000 hectares (62k…
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A French Master Sommelier’s View on French Winegrowing
Winegrowing has evolved a great deal over the last several decades. It was only at the end of the 19th…
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Winegrowing History, Grape Varieties, vineyards and Terroirs of Argentina
Today, our chief wine adviser invites you to discover Argentina’s vineyards. Argentina has been a winegrowing country for more than…
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Sonoma County, discovery of American Wines
In this new article, we head to California to explore the superb wine region of Sonoma County and its sub-region…
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The Savennières Appellation
The appellation of Savennières is made in the Loire Valley wine region, in the west of France, and more precisely,…
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Introduction to Swiss Wines
Swiss wines and the country’s many grape varieties are a real source of national pride. Over 200 varieties are found…
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Guide to the Northern Rhone & its Outstanding Appellations
The Rhone river runs for an incredible 800 kilometres down the middle of its namesake wine region, which can be…
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Introduction to Italian Wines
With an output of 55 million hectolitres in 2018, Italy is the world’s biggest producer of wine and has a…
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A holiday in France is a great idea this year, especially a wine themed one!
This summer, take a trip with 10-Vins on the wine route. Set off for a wine tourism adventure on a…
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Let’s find how to get your bearings around organic, biodynamic, sustainable, High Environmental Value and natural wines
Over the past few years, there has been a real enthusiasm for products farmed in a way that is eco-responsible,…
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A signature blend wine added to the D-vine selection
This year at D-Vine, we have decided to highlight the ten key stages that ensure you enjoy fantastic wines with…
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On the road to Burgundy’s Grands Crus
At 10-Vines the Grands Crus of Burgundy go under the spotlight for Christmas. Time for a little refresher course with…
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Meet Pierre Sibille from Domaine Sibille
Originally from Alsace, Barbara and Pierre Sibille have a rather unusual background for a winegrowing couple. It took a measure…
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