Cabernet Sauvignon is the world’s most famous red wine grape. It produces red wine with a depth of flavour, aroma …
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When Rot is good – Botrytis Cinerea or Noble Rot
Botrytis cinerea sounds pretty unpleasant, but without this fungus, we wouldn’t have some of our finest sweet wine. Affecting the …
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In Britain we call it English Sparkling Wine! In France they call it Champagne Italy has Prosecco Spain has it’s …
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Having different names for the same grape is not unusual in the wine world. Shiraz, the New World moniker, is …
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Some fascinating vino facts to impress your friends at the bar and round the dining table. Bottle Sizes Demi or …
Read More »A guide to toasting
Now we all know what a “toast” is, but have you ever wondered where the practice came from and why …
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Here’s a few alternatives to the under a fiver supermarket plonks. Three very expensive wines. Chateau Lafite When an enterprising …
Read More »Can dark chocolate and red wine help beat diabetes?
Diabetes affects 2.9 million people in the UK and it is also believed that a further 850,000 are unaware they …
Read More »Which country consumes the most wine?
It’s a mixed picture, wine consumption is rising in some countries whilst falling in others. Country leaders The USA retains …
Read More »Recommended alcohol limits
In 2016, recommended alcohol limits for men were reduced to 14 units a week, the same as for women. Pregnant …
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