The Raravina Journal - Wine Guides, Tasting Tips and Pairing Advice

A cheat sheet for the most common wine tasting notes for the major grapes you'll see on a restaurant wine list or in the shop.

Giving wine as a gift does not have to be complicated. Here is how to choose a bottle with confidence, whatever the occasion or budget.

The wine list arrives. It is fifteen pages long and the sommelier is hovering. Here is a better approach than pointing at something in the middle and hoping for the best.

Orange wine is white wine made with skin contact, giving it a distinctive amber colour, tannic grip, and savoury complexity. Everything you need to know before you try it.

Curious about orange wine? Learn how it’s made, what it tastes like, and why it’s the perfect bottle for your next wine adventure.