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Aldi Gloria Douro Reserva Review
With most of their higher-grade stock found online these days, it’s been a while since I’ve plucked an Aldi wineContinue Reading
Competition: Win Artesano de Argento Organic Fairtrade Malbec-Cabernet Franc
Now here’s an interesting giveaway for you. Argentinian producer Bodega Argento is launching a new range of quality “artisan” wines,Continue Reading
Special Offer On This Superb Daou Reserve 2016 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single sip,” says Lao Tzu’s book of Eastern wisdom, the TaoContinue Reading
Tokaji Wines For Beginners, With Disznoko
There is, it appears, plenty of disinformation online about how to accurately pronounce Tokaji. I know, because I’ve been huntingContinue Reading
Two Classic Alsace Wines For Christmas, From Marcel Deiss
The Alsace region of eastern France nestles snugly against the German border, and its wines are a vivid reflection ofContinue Reading
War Of The Wines: South American Wine Tasting At The Sands End, Fulham
I’m always up for a themed wine evening. Especially when there’s a social element and a chance to expand myContinue Reading
Special Offer: Award-Winning Jackson Estate Vintage Widow Pinot Noir
Jackson Estate’s Vintage Widow Pinot Noir 2015 was awarded gold at this year’s presigious IWSC (International Wine and Spirit Competition)Continue Reading
Jonty’s Ducks: Pekin Good Wines From House of Townend
I love a conceptual wine. A personal story always draws me in, makes the wine more memorable and gives youContinue Reading
Wine And Vinyl: Pairing Records With The Côtes du Rhône
Last year I went to a really fun Wine & Vinyl night, organised by Brighton Wine Company, at a recordContinue Reading
A Masterclass In Kosher Israeli Wine: Review And UK Special Offer
The consumption of wine has a long and noble lineage in the eastern Mediterranean, while wine, of course, enjoys aContinue Reading
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