Posts Tagged ‘Muscat’
Egyptian Wine
Viticulture and Winemaking goes back centuries, it is an ancient craft that predates the Pyramids, Egypt has been making Wine since the predynastic and early dynastic periods, as far as 3,200 BC. During this time Vineyards belonged to Royalty, Nobles and Rulers. Even the great Queen Cleopatra is thought to have enjoyed a Glass of…
Read MoreFrench Wine
The story of French Wine began in the 6th century BC when Greek settlers colonised Southern Gaul, The Roman Empire also licensed some of the South of France to produce Wine. We can’t leave France without mentioning the creation of Champagne, the story goes that the now world-famous French monk, Dom Pérignon invented Champagne in…
Read MoreMuskat & Brandy Fizz Cocktail
The Muskat grape is one with a sweet touch, it is enjoyed in wines and sparkling wines across the world and it’s about to be enjoyed here. There are over 200 different grape varieties in the Muskat family, they can range in colours from white, yellow, pink and black, most of the Muskat grapes will…
Read MoreDésirée: Compares Ancestral Dioise Method & Traditional Method
Désirée compares the Ancestral Dioise Method and the Traditional Method of winemaking. Ancestral Dioise Method CLAIRETTE DE DIE GRAPE VARIETY White Muscat with small grains (75 to 100%). Clairette variety (25 % maximum). COLLECT OF GRAPES Grape harvest by hand, Treading of grapes. PRESSING Discontinuous horizontal wine presses.Selection of juices pressed. FILTR ATION OF JUICES…
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