Mount difficulty wine: tasting notes, history and food pairings

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

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: 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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Buy claret: what to know before choosing a bottle

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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Demystifying tannins: what they are and why they matter

Demystifying tannins: what they are and why they matter

What Are Tannins, Exactly? In the wine world, few terms are tossed around as frequently —…

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How to identify common wine faults during tastings

How to identify common wine faults during tastings

What Are Wine Faults — And Why Should We Care? Even the most exquisite terroir and…

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Luigi Bosca malbec: Argentine elegance in every glass

Luigi Bosca malbec: Argentine elegance in every glass

Malbec and Argentina: A Tale of Terroir and Transformation When we speak of Malbec today, for…

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Malmsey Madeira: sweet, rich and perfectly aged

Malmsey Madeira: sweet, rich and perfectly aged

The Origins and Legacy of Malmsey Let’s be clear from the outset: not all Madeira wines…

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Picpoul de Pinet review: what to expect from this crisp white

Picpoul de Pinet review: what to expect from this crisp white

Origins and Identity of Picpoul de Pinet Picpoul de Pinet is not a grape many people…

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Crémant de Limoux brut price and quality comparison

Crémant de Limoux brut price and quality comparison

Understanding Crémant de Limoux: A Historical and Technical Overview Located in the Languedoc region of southern…

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