Mount difficulty wine: tasting notes, history and food pairings
Mount Difficulty is one of those Central Otago names that keeps coming up for a reason:…
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Very large bottle of wine guide for collectors and special occasions
For most collectors, the first big decision is not which vineyard to chase or which vintage…
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Non vintage champagne: what it is, how it tastes and why it matters
Non-vintage Champagne is one of those categories people drink regularly without necessarily understanding what is in…
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Fine wines and food pairings for elegant tasting menus
Why fine wine matters in a tasting menu A tasting menu is not just a sequence…
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Burgundy red wine guide: tasting notes, food pairings and styles
What makes Burgundy red wine so distinctive? Burgundy red wine is built on one grape: Pinot…
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Best christmas wine for festive dinners and holiday gatherings
Choosing the best Christmas wine is not a matter of festive clichés. It is a question…
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Buy claret: what to know before choosing a bottle
If you are about to buy claret, the first thing to know is that the word…
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Dry-farmed vineyards: water-saving practices that enhance wine quality
In many of the world’s classic wine regions, vines have been grown for centuries without a…
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Dry-farmed vineyards: how water-stressed vines create intensely flavoured wines
Dry-farmed vineyards occupy a somewhat mythical place in the wine world. They are often associated with…
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Perfect wine pairings for blue cheese: from Sauternes to bold reds
Understanding blue cheese: salt, fat and intensity Blue cheese is one of the most polarizing foods…
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