Wine Tips And Knowledge - Pierre Hourlier Wines

What do all these different wine labels mean? - Wine bottle labels can often be confusing or represent ideas that we can be unsure about, so we have put together a blog explaining some key features in French wine labelling, which can help you next time you're looking for a bottle of wine.

The term 'Muscadet' can cause confusion between terms such as 'Sur Lie' or 'Sevre Et Maine'. We have put together some information to help you understand the Muscadet you're drinking.

Natural wines are becoming an increasing trend in the modern world, through choosing natural, organic, bio dynamic or vegan wines to reduce chemicals or additives, opposed to conventional wines.

One of the most common questions asked when discovering the world of brandy is – What is the difference between Cognac and Armagnac? Granted I myself had only sporadically heard mention of Armagnac brandy before I began this job.

Truths about wine can be confusing or often uncertain. We have put together a list of truths we value, from Pierre Hourlier Wines. “The truth is in the bottle and not on the label” Similar to “don’t judge a book by its cover”…the same applies to wine.