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Jan 19, 2023
The growing reputation of the English Sparking Wine Industry
The English wine industry is a relatively new and rapidly growing industry, and it is quickly gaining recognition on...
Jan 14, 2023
Tasmanian Wine - A brief history
The history of Tasmanian wine dates back to the early 19th century, when grapes were first introduced to the island ...
Jan 12, 2023
Buying in Bond - what does it mean?
Wine in bond refers to wine that is stored in a bonded warehouse, which is a type of secure storage facility t...
Jan 10, 2023
What is Bio-dynamic wine production?
Biodynamic wine is a type of wine that is produced using biodynamic farming practices. These practices are based on ...
Jan 5, 2023
The Rise of Grenache: A Guide to one of the World's Most Versatile Wine Grape
Grenache, also known as Garnacha in Spain, is a grape variety that is quickly gaining popularity among wine lovers ...
Jan 3, 2023
Supermarkets vs Wine Merchants
The UK's wine industry is currently facing a battle between supermarkets and independent wine merchants, with both s...
Dec 20, 2022
What the world did to compete with Red Bordeaux Blends
Red Bordeaux blends, made from a combination of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, ...
Dec 20, 2022
The Sommelier - the job and why it matters to you
A sommelier, also known as a wine steward, is a trained and certified professional who is an expert in all aspects o...
Dec 20, 2022
How to spot great value on a wine list at a restaurant
If you're a wine lover, you know that dining out at a restaurant can be an exciting opportunity to try new...
Sep 18, 2022
Fine Wine from Australia you say?
As a British wine consumer, when you think of Fine Wine, the first thing that probably comes to mind are names from t...
Jun 12, 2022
The Western Cape Growing Regions
South Africa has a long and proud history of wine production, dating back to 1659 when the first vineyards were plant...
May 12, 2022
Rioja and Tempranillo - A very special relationship
La Rioja is a wine-producing region in Spain that has been making wine for over 2,000 years. The Rioja region is l...