Posts Tagged“wine”

Underground Cellar Talks About Types of Wine

When you first start getting into wine, the number of different varietals can seem overwhelming. That’s why Underground Cellar is here to help! We recently sat down with our buyers and asked them about the most popular varieties on Underground Cellar, as well as which types they personally enjoy drinking. After all, it doesn’t do much good to have a vast wine cellar if you don’t enjoy drinking what you’ve got. We asked the following questions: What are some common types of wine? Which ones do you drink personally? Do many people ask about them on Underground Cellar? Are there…

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The Quest for Rare Wines!

When endless reams of wine bottles are on perpetual display in the vast majority of stores, available for purchase, the concept of rare wine might seem like an improbability to many; for wine collectors and connoisseurs, however, locating and possessing rare wines is an exciting endeavor into which they’re willing to pour hundreds of hours. Collectors and connoisseurs aren’t the only purveyors of fine, rare wines these days – the business is becoming relatively lucrative and many are dipping their toes into the water. Whether it’s to procure a treasured gift for a loved one or purchase a vintage bottle…

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10 Primary Facts You Should Know about French Wine

Image source Making 6 billion bottles of wine in a year, France is the second largest wine producers around the globe. Speaking of vineyard area, France grabs the second place for having the second largest vineyard. The country is proud of it is 7 major and 8 minor wine-producing regions.  Some of France’s largest wine producers include Corsica Jura, Garonne, and Bearn. These regions are prominent for their grape varietals. You may hear a conversation about French wine, but what exactly is it? Here are the main facts about it. The History Let’s start here: History. Since the early 6th…

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Top Wine Hot Spots to Explore in France 

France is the perfect location for a cultural holiday, offering beautiful scenic countryside, bustling cities, world-famous vineyards and historic landmarks. The country is famous for its delicious range of wine, attracting around 10 million visitors per year. There are a huge variety of regions, so we have put together a quick guide to help you plan the best destinations to visit on your French adventure. Dordogne Dordogne is unique, offering dramatic scenery through its medieval villages, steep valleys and ancient woodland.  The perfect time to visit Dordogne is the summer, with warm temperatures typically reaching 25-35 degrees Celsius. There are…

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