Finger Lakes

Explore New York's Finger Lakes, a cool-climate wine region renowned for vibrant Riesling, elegant Pinot Noir and fresh, food-friendly wines shaped by deep glacial lakes.

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Beginner-friendly guides designed to help you understand wine with confidence.

Exploring Germany's Mosel: Wines, Grapes and Vineyards

Exploring Germany's Mosel: Wines, Grapes and Vineyards

Germany's Mosel is renowned for steep slate vineyards producing elegant Riesling with vibrant acidity, citrus, stone fruit and remarkable ageing potential, ranging from bone dry to lusciously sweet.

Region Guide 8 min read
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Riesling Explained: Taste, Sweetness & How to Drink It

Riesling is an aromatic white grape best known for its high acidity and flavours of lime, green apple, peach and flowers. It is most famous in Germany but also thrives in Australia and France. Riesling can produce wines ranging from bone dry to intensely sweet while remaining fresh and vibrant.

Grape Guide 13 min read
Pinot Noir Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

Pinot Noir Explained: Taste, Regions, Pairings and Wines to Try

Pinot Noir is an elegant red grape that produces light- to medium-bodied wines with bright acidity, soft tannins and flavours of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, rose and earthy notes. Originally from Burgundy, it now excels in cool-climate regions worldwide.

Grape Guide 8 min read