Filipino Wines Sans The Grapes

With a standard tropical maritime climate complete with high humidity, high temperatures and a lot of rain, the Philippines is a biodiversity hotspot. There are thousands of plant species in this nation that one would be in awe in learning about them and seeing them. Unfortunately, grapes are not grown here. Some do survive but…

Sugarcane Wine: Back To Basics

Raw sugarcane juice is heavenly. It’s sweet, refreshing, and offers a range of health benefits. Add some yeast to it and you get a throat-raking liquor but if controlled, it can be turned into a fine wine – a wine with 15% alcohol content. But don’t worry, this type of wine won’t assault your senses…

Longing For Wine And A Dance Song

It’s been quite a while since I’ve had my last glass of wine.  It was last December in Manila.  Wines from Basi del Diablo were among those that I enjoyed with my family and friends.  Bringing some bottles here to Misamis Oriental though is a situation Sigrid and I haven’t resolved just yet. So, that…