Welcome to our blogs! Here, you'll find all sorts of interesting information about wine, from the basics of understanding wine types and styles to learning about the latest wine trends. Our bloggers are passionate about wine and love sharing their knowledge with others, so you're sure to find something interesting to read no matter what your level of expertise. We hope you enjoy!
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Those "S" words.
Supple, soft, sensual, subtle and smooth. In the wine world, these terms are often reserved for that exclusive and expensive grape; Pinot Noir. Notoriously difficult to grow, ripening too...
Those "S" words.
Supple, soft, sensual, subtle and smooth. In the wine world, these terms are often reserved for that exclusive and expensive grape; Pinot Noir. Notoriously difficult to grow, ripening too...
"Nobody ever buys me wine"
My first boss in the wine industry would say that anytime a customer came in buying a present and besides from the €3 bottle I presented him one year for...
"Nobody ever buys me wine"
My first boss in the wine industry would say that anytime a customer came in buying a present and besides from the €3 bottle I presented him one year for...
The Wineport Box by BoxofWine
A few months back, following our very successful first few months in business, we were contacted by renowned hotelier Ray Byrne who opened the Wineport Lodge in 1993 along with...
The Wineport Box by BoxofWine
A few months back, following our very successful first few months in business, we were contacted by renowned hotelier Ray Byrne who opened the Wineport Lodge in 1993 along with...
Vintage wines
This week I’ve decided to answer a question that I almost never get. Now, that may sound silly but I’m not sure it’s really understood what vintage wines are, how...
Vintage wines
This week I’ve decided to answer a question that I almost never get. Now, that may sound silly but I’m not sure it’s really understood what vintage wines are, how...
Lying on the label!
When it comes to wine, ALL of the important information on a label is achieved. Whether it’s using organic methods, only using grapes from a specific area or limiting yields,...
Lying on the label!
When it comes to wine, ALL of the important information on a label is achieved. Whether it’s using organic methods, only using grapes from a specific area or limiting yields,...
ALL CAPS
In a recent Box of Wine Instagram quiz I posed the question “Screwcaps are a sign of what?”. Now, I should say that my motivation was mostly to catch people...
ALL CAPS
In a recent Box of Wine Instagram quiz I posed the question “Screwcaps are a sign of what?”. Now, I should say that my motivation was mostly to catch people...