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Why I’m no longer talking about wine and wellness
Why wine and wellbeing is a better conversation than wine and wellness, Why summer might just be the right time to embrace it and 7 ideas to get you started.
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Is British Wine Still Bonkers ?
I visited some English wineries earlier this year, I’m delighted to say that, despite increased professionalism and excellent quality, there’s still some eccentricity to be found and lots of passion to share.
Keep ReadingIs Merlot the new Left Bank star?
Despite popular belief, red Bordeaux is not dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot accounts for 66% of red vine plantings, a …
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A Bordeaux based non-profit is working with local wineries to improve and protect their own vineyard environments whilst building awareness of the fragility of our shared natural environment.
Keep ReadingThe Shape of Vats to Come
Château cellars have never been so diverse, stainless, oak, concrete, eggs, amphores, globes, inverted and suspended vats. Join me on a magical mystery tour of the cellars of Bordeaux.
Keep ReadingA spirited introduction to Porto
The world of wine becomes more and more interesting with each trip. Travel may broaden the mind, but wine travel …
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Keep ReadingAn International Bordeaux Blend
I’m back in Bordeaux via the roundabout route of South Africa. Not physically but in a wine glass. Such a great way to travel.
Keep ReadingMargaret River. Old Soils, New Wines
From seafront to cellar, reporting back from stunning Margaret RIver.
Keep ReadingSally Evans uncorks vegan wine.
A guest post from Sally Evans, owner wine maker at Château George 7 as she looks at exactly what makes a wine vegan.
Keep ReadingThe Demon Drink or a Year of Magical Drinking?
As WHO announces there’s no safe level of alcohol consumption – can we change the conversation from prohibition to passion in 2024?
Keep ReadingCalifornia dreaming, from Bordeaux to Napa
As wines from around the world are using the ‘Place de Bordeaux’ to reach an international audience, it was a …
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