Want to learn more about wines and spirits? Browse our range of articles on everything from blending Tawny Port to fine vintage Champagne, from the geography of Burgundy to a guide to the distilleries of Scotland. These introductions will give you an insight into the history, production techniques and stylistic differences of the many thousands of different wines and spirits we stock at Hedonism Wines. If you still can't find the information you need, don't hesitate to reach out via the contact us page and we'll get back to you right away.
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Learn about the past, present and future of the wines of Bordeaux in south-west France, one of the world's most famous grape-growing regions. Explore the varietals that are used to produce some of the world's most expensive red and white wines and understand how they are made, how they should be stored and how best to enjoy them.
From the Grand Houses of Épernay and Reims to the myriad small growers of the surrounding countryside, the winemakers of Champagne have been producing their iconic sparkling wine since the 19th century. In this guide we dig into the nitty gritty and try to answer a few of the questions that we often get asked about Champagne...
Established in 1776, Boekenhoutskloof is situated in South Africa’s breath-taking Franschhoek Valley and is known for its celebrated portfolio of wines comprising the eponymous Boekenhoutskloof range, The Chocolate Block, The Wolftrap and the larger volume brand of Porcupine Ridge. The allure of Boekenhoutskloof’s 2019 release was not to be passed by on a cold January morning and Hedonism Wines were delighted to be invited to the 2019 vintage launch. Hosted by Tim Atkin MW and Marc Kent, (Technical Director at Boekenhoutskloof) we greatly enjoyed discovering all that this celebrated South African producer had to offer...
Following the runaway success of our previous two online Sake events we are delighted to welcome House of Sake's Honami Matsumoto back to present the second in a series of tastings exploring the fascinating world of "Speciality Sake".
A much mis-understood category, sake ranges in style from elegant and dry to rich and full-bodied. Sometimes aged in stainless steel for a pure fruit character and sometimes laid to rest in wooden barrels for more depth and complexity.