‘Legs’ or ‘tears’ are those provocative streams that run down the inside of your glass. But what are they? Some will try and convince you that they’re the sign of a superior wine- the more ‘legs’ the better, but that’s just an old wives’ tale, so don’t be led astray.
The truth of what’s in our glass has many of us stumped. Cue horror stories of red wine being fraught with blood. Meanwhile, some of the finest wines are 100% vegan, with no mention of this virtue by the vintner. It’s no wonder many of us are left guessing every time we chance a bottle.
Kinda the ‘Greatest Hits’ selection of Vitis Vinifera, of which nine are red and nine are white.
Think Spain and we imagine Sangria, right? Or maybe a punchy Rioja. Perhaps even a powerful Ribera del Duero (assuming we equally share a predisposition for alcoholism)… all these answers are more than fair. This is why when I discovered the most delicious drink in […]
An agriturismo is possibly one of my most coveted places to visit while in Italy. Essentially an independently owned farm, these alternatives to hotels offer a superbly intimate way to experience authentic, Italian produce- most of which is made in house. Think freshly churned butter, […]
That promiscuous little blonde who gets around just about everywhere. She’s not much of a natural beauty, but bang on a little mascara and a knock-off designer dress and she’ll get an invite to any party. That being said… place her in the right hands, […]
