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 some...
Quick Guide
"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 some...
Lifestyle & Opinion
Are there really red wines you can chill? As a simple rule of thumb, yes. Read on to discover my top five red wines to serve chilled. But I've always...
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The duty on a bottle of wine is changing on 1st August 2023. This will increase the price of wine on the shelves of retailers. What's the duty on a...
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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...
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On Friday 7 July 2023 the team from Sandridge Barton, the new home of Sharpham wine, joined a gathering of English winemakers for lunch at The Drapers...
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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...
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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...
Lifestyle & Opinion
With Rioja being a perfect partner to any celebration, I thought I would revisit this extraordinary wine region with a few words of history and certainly...
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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...
