Hi all, John The Wine Guy here A month has passed since my last hello! The time seems to be …
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The Fiesta del Albarino
A summer festival on the first weekend of August in Galicia, Northern Spain celebrating the fine white grape variety that …
Read More »4 Of The Best Wine Destinations In Europe
Guest contributor, Natalie Wilson guides us through the 4 best wine destinations in Europe. A bottle of wine tells a …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Riesling
Here is a grape or is it the name with an identity crisis: Several grapes from around the world have …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris
Three countries, three names: In Alsace, France; Pinot Gris can be a crisp flavourful honey colour dry wine or a …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer is a grape to cause confusion. It sounds German, but is famous in Alsace, France which admittedly, is close to …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red wine of light to medium body and delicate, smooth, rich complexity with earthy aromas. They …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Versatile Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc originates from France’s Loire Valley. Confusingly it can produce dry, medium and through botrytis, even sweet white wines. …
Read More »Wine Knowledge – Chablis or Chardonnay
Chablis The name Chablis as with many French wines, does not refer to the grape variety, but to the region …
Read More »A glass of Sussex or how about British Fizz
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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