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Our goal is to make learning about wine fun and approachable for everyone.

Here, you will find wine tips, guides to grape varieties, styles and wine regions, and the best food and wine pairing recommendations for every occasion and dish!

Our latest wine pairings

White, milk and dark chocolate tablets along with some nuts, chocolate-coated almonds and other types of chocolates

The Best Wine Pairings for Chocolate

In this guide, discover the best wines to pair with chocolate – from milk and dark to white chocolate, nutty styles, spicy flavours, and rich desserts like truffles and brownies.

Our latest grape guides

Bunches of Syrah grapes hanging on a vine in a vineyard

A Guide to Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a red grape variety native to France and now grown worldwide. Learn all about it with our guide.

A bunch of ripe Merlot grape on a vine

A Guide to Merlot

Merlot is a red grape variety from Bordeaux, known for its smooth texture and juicy fruit flavours. Learn all about it with our guide.

Bunches of ripe Sauvignon Blanc grape hanging on a vine

A Guide to Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white grape variety grown all over the world, with most famous examples from France and New Zealand. Learn all about it with our guide.

Close up of two bunches of Pinot Noir hanging on a vine

A Guide to Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is a red grape variety originating from Burgundy and now grown around the world, from Oregon to New Zealand. Learn all about it with our guide.

Chardonnay grapes on a vine

A Guide to Chardonnay

Chardonnay is the world’s most popular white grape variety, grown in almost every corner of the world. Learn all about it with our guide.

Close up of a grape bunch of Pinot Gris on its vine, surrounded by vine leaves. The grapes are greyish-pink with sun shining on them.

A Guide to Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris is a white grape variety grown in France, Germany (Grauburgunder) and Italy (Pinot Grigio). Learn all about it with our guide.