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Top 5 Italian wine regions

Italy produces a dazzlingly diverse array of wine styles, from world famous reds and whites, to luscious sweet wines and quality sparkling wines. It has a long and proud history of wine production, wi...

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Sizzling summer wine pairings

As the days get longer and warmer, it’s time to leave the hearty comfort food of winter behind and look forward to some lighter meals. The abundance of fresh produce at this time of year, plus ...

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Meet the winemakers

Louis Latour, Castello Banfi, Seresin Estate, Morgenhof... these world renowned wineries need no introduction. Meet the new world and old world producers that have never before sold online directly...

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Picking the right Champagne

Perhaps it’s for a wedding, a special birthday or a christening, breaking out the Champagne is the most popular tipple for those big, big occasions. While most of us enjoy a glass or two, howeve...

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Portugal – so much more than Port

We all know that Portugal is famed for Port wine, but how much do you know about Portuguese unfortified wine? If you are looking for a region that produces little known delicious wines, that offer se...

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English Wine - What You Need to Know

Did you know that English wine has been around for over 2,000 years? The first grape vines were planted by the Romans. Quite how successful they were we don’t know but there is evidence to sugge...

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The Grape Diaries: Chardonnay

Chardonnay was once believed to be a cross between Pinot Blanc and Pinot Noir, but some genetic research later proved that the grape derives its roots from Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir. While the Goua...

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A quick guide to Rioja wine

When we think of Spanish wines, Rioja is usually the first region that comes to mind. That could be because, in 2018, Rioja accounted for 47.3% of Spanish wine sold in the UK by value. It’s a po...

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An introduction to Croatian wine

Croatia and wine go back to 5th century BC, when Greek settlers first introduced vineyards to the Croatian coast. During the War of Independence (1991-1995), many wineries and vineyards were destroyed...

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Debunking Gran Selezione – What does it mean and where is it heading?

In the Spring of 2016, the Chianti Classico Consorzio debuted and showcased their greatest expression of Chianti Classico; Gran Selezione. The tasting event began with a panel discussion headed b...

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Do you know your sweet from your dry wines?

If you drink wine regularly, you’ve most likely already tried very sweet and very dry wines. What you might not know is that your brain might be lying to you.  Read our tips to find y...

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Experimenting with wine: why it’s good for the soul

We humans are creatures of habit. We find something we like and stick to it. When it comes to wine, however, a little experimentation is actually very good for the soul. The next time you reach for yo...

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