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Wine labels quiz: Test your skills with these 10 questionsCan you decode these terms and visual clues?...
By Chris Mercer Published
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International Pinot Meunier Day: Celebrate a grape shining from Champagne to OregonA former workhouse variety in the spotlight...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published
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New Zealand Pinot Noir Report 2025New Zealand Pinot gets ever more compelling...
By Emma Jenkins MW Published
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From Bordeaux to Chile: Celebrating a ‘happy accident’ this International Carmenère DayThe resurgence of a largely forgotten variety...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated
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Why Piedra Sagrada is the best Cabernet Sauvignon you’ve never heard ofA man's dream and a family's journey distilled in a truly unique wine...
By Ines Salpico Published
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Making a comeback: Great-value Chardonnay worth your attention this Christmas15 top picks to try...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Published
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Champagne Barons de Rothschild: 20 years of patience and a brand new wineryFrom Bordeaux to Champagne...
By Tom Hewson Published
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‘There was nothing’: How the Okanagan Valley survived and thrived after a devastating frost eventAmerican-grown, Canadian-made...
By Kate Dingwall Published
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A St-Emilion story: Château Pavie profileA tale of Bordelais royalty...
By Georgie Hindle Published
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Barolo vs Barbaresco vs Brunello: What’s the difference?Understanding Italy's ‘three Bs’...
By James Button Last updated
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What’s the difference between Muscat, Moscatel and Moscato?Untangling the wine world's biggest family of grapes...
By James Button Last updated
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Italian wine labels explained: Understanding DOCG, DOC & IGTEver wondered what the letters on Italian wine labels mean?
By James Button Last updated
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Do ‘wine legs’ mean a better wine?What does it say about your wine?
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What are lees in wine?Lees can have a big influence...
By Sylvia Wu Last updated
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Wine bottle sizes: Magnum, methuselah, midas and moreFrom a single serve to 30 litres – plus where to find the world’s largest and smallest wine bottle?
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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Wine Legend: Château Cheval Blanc 1947What makes it a wine legend?
By Stephen Brook Last updated
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Syrah and Shiraz – what is the difference?Nothing! The grape is the same but the wine styles vary…
By Tina Gellie Last updated
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What is ‘blanc de noirs’?White wine made from black grapes...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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How to store Champagne at homeTop tips on how to get the basics right...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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What’s the perfect serving temperature for red wine?Some can be chilled while others will cope with warmer conditions...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Wine with burgers: Pairing advicePlus wines recently reviewed by our experts...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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What makes a wine vegan? Plus 10 wines to tryWe take a look at what makes a wine suitable for vegans...
By Elie Lloyd Ellis Last updated
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How to pair wines with chickenTime for a chicken and wine love-in...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Champagne and Crémant: What’s the difference?Our overview of these two wine styles...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Tannins – What are they and what do they do?Tasting term used to describe the quality and intensity of tannin in red wines...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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Why are there crystals in my wine?Worry not, they are natural and harmless...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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How long does wine last after opening?Some pointers on how long your opened bottle will last...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Wines with scallops: What sommeliers recommendThese delicate molluscs match with a surprising variety of wines...
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What to do if your wine cork breaks or crumblesWhat to do next? And is the wine in good condition?
By Ines Salpico Last updated
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What is claret wine?Tied to Britain's long-standing love affair with the wines of Bordeaux...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Wine with salmon: Ideas for great pairingsSee top tips and wine recommendations by our experts...
By Julie Sheppard Last updated
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Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?
By Georgie Hindle Last updated