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Dec 10

Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers

Creative gift ideas from grape-based skincare to luxurious glassware, inspiring wine books, wine trips, and more. GRAPE-BASED BEAUTY...

Pinea: Extreme Excellence in Ribera del Duero

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Dec 2

Pinea: Extreme Excellence in Ribera del Duero

Over the past 42 years, Ribera del Duero has evolved into one of Spain's premier wine-producing regions. This remarkable transformation...

Data-Driven Decadence: English Sparkling Wine at Hundred Hills

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Oct 30

Data-Driven Decadence: English Sparkling Wine at Hundred Hills

Day-trip from London; a tour of the vineyard, winery, cellars and tasting room.

Two Radically Different Styles of Spanish Albariño: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean + 6 Must Try Examples from Around the World

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Oct 23

Two Radically Different Styles of Spanish Albariño: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean + 6 Must Try Examples from Around the World

When does a grape officially go mainstream? Not yet in the big leagues as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño has...

Wine & Literature: Where Culture, Stories, and Vino Unite

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Apr 12

Wine & Literature: Where Culture, Stories, and Vino Unite

Literary wine pairings for curious connoisseurs. "Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world," said Ernest Hemingway. We know...

How to Write a Book and Get it Published

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Mar 22

How to Write a Book and Get it Published

Tips from the 2024 London Book Fair Earlier this month I attended the London Book Fair, a three-day trade event with over 100 seminars on...

The 6 Must-Visit English Vineyards for Wine Enthusiasts in 2024

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Mar 13

The 6 Must-Visit English Vineyards for Wine Enthusiasts in 2024

'Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.' - Benjamin Franklin With that sentiment in mind,...

Can Damp January Pave a Path to Mindful Consumption?

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Jan 11

Can Damp January Pave a Path to Mindful Consumption?

What is the difference between dry and damp January? What are the best nonalcoholic options to try?

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Dec 23, 2023

Reaching for the sky in Requena

How an international partnership breathed life into a forgotten wine land. Halfway along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, the historical...

Which wines for the holidays? five experts divulge their top Christmas wine tips...

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Dec 18, 2023

Which wines for the holidays? five experts divulge their top Christmas wine tips...

What’s the best wine to drink at Christmas? Where to find best-value wine and what to splurge on. What gift to bring for the host? And more!

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Oct 19, 2023

What is Regenerative Viticulture?

Building on the principles of organic, biodynamic, and sustainable viticulture, regenerative viticulture focuses on rejuvenating soil...

Hidden Gem under our noses: Costières de Nîmes

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Sep 15, 2023

Hidden Gem under our noses: Costières de Nîmes

The term hidden gem gets bandied around in the wine world, usually denoting a little-known wine region that offers good value for wine....

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May 24, 2023

A Gentleman in Moscow's Wine

Wine and Literature, Wine and Books, Wine in literature, Gentleman in Moscow

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May 24, 2023

Creating a Wine Space at Home

wine storage, creating a wine space, how to create a wine cellar, how to start a wine collection, cellar consultation

Wine Storage Part 1: Domestic service: How to keep and store wine at home

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May 24, 2023

Wine Storage Part 1: Domestic service: How to keep and store wine at home

wine storage, wine cellar, how to store wine, perfect wine storage, eurocave, wine fridge

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May 24, 2023

Wine and Cheese: Ageless Companions

Wine and cheese, cheese, wine pairings, fromage, fermentation, artisanal cheese, cheese pairings