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Ready to learn about wine? Dive into our easy guides covering grapes, regions, and more. Cheers to new knowledge!
How to pair wine for Christmas day
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What are the best tips to pair wine for Christmas day? Whether you’re serving turkey, roast ham, goose, or going with something completely...
Rhône Wines, a Story of Two Halves
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Rhône wines come from an area of France between Vienne in the north and Avignon in the south. The Rhône river rises in the Swiss Alps and descends...
Appellations of Languedoc, a Quick Guide
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If you want delicious wine without spending a lot of money, there’s one place that never fails: the Languedoc. This vast region of Southern...
Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance
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"I don’t like Chardonnay".It’s a sentiment I hear expressed often. What a shame that some dismiss this gem after drinking a bad glass...
Bacchus Wine, the God, and the Grape
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Join me as I explore the burgeoning reputation of bacchus wine. A fascinating young grape variety amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after...
Why Does Champagne Fizz?
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In its most prosaic, scientific form, the bubbles in Champagne are simply CO2 – Carbon Dioxide. It’s the same gas that creates bubbles in...
Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul?
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Picpoul de Pinet, Picpoul or Piquepoul, what's the difference? It's pretty simple. Picpoul de Pinet is an appellation in the south of France. Picpoul, or...
A Guide to Pinot Noir Wine
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It’s a probable nailed-on fact that most wine drinkers remember their first taste of a Pinot Noir wine. It's a taste which starts a journey. A journey...
A guide to Beaujolais wine
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I have been lucky enough to travel to Beaujolais and to share wine with the winemakers, many of whose families have worked the hilly vineyards for...
Cava, Spanish sparkling wine
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Cava is the most popular spanish sparkling wine and sales in the UK have seen a marked up-turn in recent years. Some retailers have declared a 50% year on...