We are wine enthusiasts
What is it about wine that we love? What is it that makes us meticulous in the cellars? What is it that captivates our minds and has us watching videos about obscure places and buying copious [...]
What’s Causing Your Wine Flu?
Have you ever gone wine tasting and overheard the dreaded, “How much Sulphur is in this wine?” or “I am allergic to Sulphur”? Tasting room stewards often fear these remarks, while customers often [...]
How Touch Might Influence How A Wine Tastes
By Becca Yeamans-Irwin of The Academic Wino. There are a lot of factors that can influence the way wine tastes to someone. From the lighting in the room, to the music you’re listening to, to [...]
Meet Bertho Van Der Westhuizen, Cellar Master at Alto
Q. When and where were you born ? “I was born into a winemaking family in Stellenbosch on 17th April 1980.” Q. Where did you study and what qualifications do you have ? “I attended the [...]
The Case of the Vegan friendly wines
Written by Geena Whiting. 221B Baker Street, sitting in my armchair reading the newspaper with a Sherlock Holmes frame of mind, I cannot help but notice the front page title screaming at me: [...]