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Terroir Unveiled: The Captivating Influence on Wine's Essence

In the hallowed halls of winemaking, there exists a notion that transcends time and space—a concept known as "terroir." This enchanting word encapsulates the marriage of earth, climate...

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The Grape Diaries: Tempranillo

Chances are you’re familiar with Tempranillo. After all, it’s the dominant variety in Rioja, Spain’s most famous red wines. While you’ve probably tasted it and loved it, there&...

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The Grape Diaries: Sauvignon Blanc

Prefer your whites on the drier side? Nice and fruity with a trademark crisp finish? Then you’ll likely be familiar with Sauvignon Blanc, famed the world over for producing delightfully refreshi...

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The Grape Diaries: Malbec

If you enjoy a glass of red wine, then chances are you’ve come across Malbec. This rich and flavourful grape has certainly become a firm favourite in recent years and is now a staple of many b...

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How to pair Riesling with food

Now grown pretty much everywhere around the globe, Riesling is one of the most sought-after grape varieties. The ‘King of German Vineyards’ - as experts like to call it - produces many sty...

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The Grape Diaries: Cabernet Franc

December 4th is global Cabernet Franc Day. It’s an annual event celebrating the brilliance and uniqueness of the Cabernet Franc red wine grape variety. Cabernet Franc is a returning rising star ...

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Winebuyers best-buys: Merlot

Winebuyers best-buys: Merlot  Discover our top Merlot picks to celebrate National Merlot Day this November, or simply to sip through your week.    Merlot in a nutshell  ...

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The Grape Diaries: Merlot

Merlot has often been overlooked as a rather safe option, lacking excitement and pizazz. But is this fair? It is in fact a key component of some of the most renowned wines in the world, from the very ...

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The Grape Diaries: Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most popular grapes on the planet, and is capable of producing high quality wines across a range of climates and conditions. It is instantly recognisable, making in...

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The Grape Diaries: Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir is one of the most fascinating grape varieties in the world. Notoriously difficult to grow and make wine from, it nonetheless is responsible for some of the most iconic wines known to man, ...

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A guide to German grape varieties

Long regarded as a producer of sweet table wine, Germany in fact has a long and distinguished history of quality winemaking dating back to Roman times. Today it is the eighth largest wine producing c...

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A beginner’s guide to South African wine

South Africa may be classed as a New World wine region, but it actually has a long and proud history of viticulture and winemaking.  The first grapes were planted way back in 1655, with the first v...

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