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Why Irish whiskey loves sweet and fortified wine casksBarrels used to age Marsala, Madeira and Sauternes have a special affinity with triple-distilled Irish whiskeys, thanks to a combination of history and distilling. This St Patrick’s Day, explore the sweeter side of drams from the Emerald Isle, with six great bottles to try.
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Sweet treats: 21 great sweet wines for ChristmasSauternes and Port and all things...
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Valentine’s Day wine quiz: 10 questions to get you in the moodWho says romance is dead...
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Why the hate for sweet wines?Examining the overlooked delights...
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Expert’s Choice: Sweet TokajiSweet Tokaji is rightly called the 'king of wines and wine of kings'...
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Bodega Otronia — At the edge of impossibleSponsor Content Created With Otronia Wines
The Argentinian winery breaking the mould in extreme winemaking terroir...
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China producer profile: Golden Icewine Valley – Huanren, LiaoningSponsored
The first vineyards dedicated to ice wine production were only planted in Huanren in 2001, and – as it has in so many other emerging wine regions across China – Changyu was one of the earliest producers to establish a presence here.
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China producer profile: Sanhe (Cailonglin) Winery – Huanren, LiaoningSponsored
In 2011, Guangzhou-based entrepreneur Cai Longlin, then aged in his early 30s, was invited to Huanren, in Northeast China’s Liaoning province. The region, traditionally known for its ginseng and rice, was on its way to becoming a significant global ice wine-producing area.
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DO Setúbal: The ideal dessert wine for festive occasions, and beyond!Sponsored
The festive season is the perfect time for this dessert wine...
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Domaine des Baumard’s Quarts de Chaume: World-class sweet winesA wine deserving its own sweet spotlight...
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All about AszúSponsored
The making of the world’s greatest sweet wine depends on a combination of climatic and winemaking factors unique to its region – and, of course, the near-magical effects of the essential noble rot fungus.
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Liquid Gold: Outstanding sweet wines of the worldFrom notable classics to new discoveries, explore the best from Decanter World Wine Awards...
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Wines of the Year 2022: the top sparkling, sweet and fortifiedChampagne and Madeira lead the way…
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Sweet wine crosswordCan you get them all...?
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Finger Lakes sparkling & sweet wines: best new releasesFinger Lakes' cool-climate fizz...
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Decanter World Wine Awards: The world’s best sweet winesTop-scoring dessert wines to indulge in this holiday season – and beyond...
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In search of Austria’s greatest vineyards plus 12 wines to tryIn search of outstanding terroir in Austria...
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A drink with… Bruce NicholsonThe Canadian winemaker talks about icewine and his long career
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Best sweet wines from around the world: 30 bottles to seek outA sweet wine for every occasion...
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Sweet and fortified wines: how to serve and preserveHow best to enjoy these classic and characterful styles...
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Experimenting with sweet wine as dosage for English sparkling wineWhat if Sauternes, Tawny port or oloroso Sherry are added as dosage, instead of rectified concentrated grape must?
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Sweet Bordeaux: 12 wines to look out for beyond the obviousIt’s not all about Sauternes, you know – there are other, lesser-known Bordeaux areas that produce top-notch dessert styles using botrytised grapes. Andy Howard MW explores these outlying and often great-value appellations, and recommends 12 top wines to try.
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Top 10 New World sweet winesThe New World nations offer a fascinating and diverse range of sweet wines...
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Sweet wine futureChâteau Guiraud changed hands in 1981, and the renaissance that began in that year mirrors the revival of the region as a whole. DAVID PEPPERCORN MW reports
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Honeyed words: a sweet wine futureJOHN DOWNES MW talks to Bernard Germain, sweet wine evangelist and owner of the revered Loire estate Château de Fesles
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Tasting Vin de Constance2016 is another stunning vintage for Vin de Constance
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Tokaj: Golden opportunityIt boasts the wine world’s oldest heritage, and has the most unique terroir. Yet sales of Tokaj’s famous sweet wines lag behind its international rivals. AMY WISLOCKI asks why��
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Climate change blamed for failed German ice wine vintageRising temperatures meant grapes failed to freeze on the vine
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The Sweet Smell of Success: Austrian Sweet WinesThey have had a rough ride, but Austrian sweet wines are back with a vengeance, says CATHARINE LOWE
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Naturally sweet wines
