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9 Things To Know Before Your First Wine Tasting
New to wine tasting? Here’s everything a first-timer needs to know, from the famous 5 S’s and tasting etiquette to whether you can drive afterwards.
Wine Glasses: A Complete Guide To Shapes, Sizes & Care
A no-jargon guide to wine glasses: which to use for red, white and sparkling wine, plus how to clean, store and host with them at home.
How Many Glasses Are In A Bottle Of Wine?
A guide to still, sparkling, and fortified wine serving sizes, bottle volumes from miniatures to magnums, and how to plan the number of wine bottles you need for a party.
What Is Wine Tasting?
Understand how wine tasting works, what to look for when smelling and tasting wine, and what to expect at a vineyard or restaurant. Plus, some tips for beginners!
How To Host The Best Christmas Dinner Party
Host the perfect Christmas dinner with tips on festive decorations, table settings, wine pairings, drinks at the right temperature, and fun entertainment ideas for a relaxed celebration.
What Are The Best Glasses for Sparkling Wine? A Beginner’s Guide
Choosing the right sparkling wine glass affects bubbles, aroma, and flavour. Learn which flutes, tulips, or coupes suit different wines, occasions, and tasting at home for perfect enjoyment.
How To Open A Bottle Of Sparkling Wine
Learning how to open a bottle of sparkling wine the right way ensures you minimise spillage, spray, and wastage. Read our article to discover pro tips.
How To Drink Sparkling Wine Like A Professional
This guide will teach you all the elements that go into drinking a sparkling wine like a sommelier, from opening a bottle properly to serving temperature, appropriate glasses, and proper tasting...
How To Taste Wine: A Guide to the 5 S’s
Learn how to taste wine like a pro with our 5-step beginner’s guide. Master the 5 S’s, key tasting terms, and serving tips.
Wedding Wine Guide: What To Serve And When
Whichever part of your wedding day you are thinking about, there is one thing that will feature in almost every moment of your celebrations…the wedding wine. Here at Bolney, we (naturally) know a...
The Beginners Guide To Wine
Evolve from wine beginner to expert with our guide to drinking wine. You’ll be a wine connoisseur in no time!
How To Serve Wine
Wine is something to be savoured and enjoyed, and the best way to do that is to ensure it’s served correctly – at the right temperature, and ideally in the best kind of glass. In this...
How To Enjoy Vermouth
Vermouth is a fortified wine, which means it has had a spirit added to it to increase the alcohol content, giving it a heat on the palate and making it last for a bit longer once opened than standard...
