How to pick a dinner party wine Dinner parties and wine go hand in hand. When I review questions I’m asked regularly from readers of Vinspiration, but also from friends and family, “what wine should I bring to a dinner party?” is one of the most common. Most people think there’s a homogeneous catch-all wine …
Best Wines to Pair with Sushi Sushi is truly the food of gods, so we must beg the question, what are the best wines to pair with sushi? Succulent umami flavours means this pairing can be a tricky one, but worry not, Vinspiration has you covered. Sushi has developed a reputation for being a notoriously …
How hard is the WSET 3? The WSET 3 is one of the hardest exams in the world globally – with a pass rate of only 50%. A mix of three core exam components – multiple choice, blind tasting, and the hardest aspect, the short written answers – must have a pass rate of 55% …
Why is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc so popular? New Zealand’s flagship grape, Sauvignon Blanc, has established itself as one of the world’s leading popular whites. But how exactly did it end up on every wine list? Why is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc popular? And is the trend here to stay? A blissful and warm summer’s …
What you should know before studying the WSET 2 Is studying the WSET 2 a good choice for beginners? My love of wine started in the summer of 2020 – in the middle of a pandemic, I became obsessed with wine. I wondered how I’d be able to turn this passion into something more …
Best wines to pair with a Sunday Roast Wines to pair with roast chicken When pairing with a roast chicken, or any white meat really, you need to consider that often chicken is much lighter in terms of body than the red meats, such as lamb or beef, and yet – you will still get …
Ten wine terms you need to know! Getting into wine is one of the most exciting and fun experiences any new wine-lover undergoes and knowing your basic wine terms is a must. The nuanced world of wine is often complex; seemingly a mix of agriculture, geography and culture! But with every new topic to discover there …
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