Wines of Crete
Journey into Crete’s ancient vineyards: rediscover forgotten grape varieties and bold, terroir-driven wines that defy convention.
Author: Rana Masri
Rana is a certified WSET3 and French Wine Scholar. She is a forever student with a passion for wine stories and converting wine drinkers to enthusiasts following their own wine journeys. Rana comes from the ancient land of wine Lebanon and currently lives in Dubai with her other two passions, her kids.
A Quick Guide to Wine Color and The Factors Behind It
Dive into how hue reveals grape variety, winemaking choices, and aging: what subtle shades whisper about your wine.
Wine Temperature: The Make-or-Break Factor in Enjoying Wine
Learn how just a few degrees can make or break a wine’s expression. Temperature is your silent tasting partner.
A Guide to Beaujolais
More than just Nouveau: uncover Beaujolais’s terroirs, redeeming crus, and natural wine roots.
Wine Blends: The Treasures of the Wine World
See how every grape in a blend plays a role in body, aroma, color, acid, tannin—artistry in harmony.
Assessing the Champagne Glass: All you need to know about the coupe, the flute, and the tulip
Explore the pros and cons of the coupe, flute, and tulip glasses—each shaping your sparkling wine experience differently in aroma, effervescence, and elegance.
Old Vines – Beyond the Romance
Old vines yield wines with depth and complexity, thanks to deep roots accessing nutrients and water, producing concentrated flavors and greater resilience to climate variations.
Noble Rot Wines: A Guide to the Premium Sweet Wines made from Rotting Grapes
Unveil how “rotting” grapes become liquid gold: rare, exquisite sweet wines formed by precise fungal magic.
Aging Wine; Which wines age gracefully and what do they evolve into?
Learn which wines can age beautifully, how they evolve, and what to watch for in that journey of transformation.