Back To Basics…Just Enjoy The Wine
There’s a new book out by author Michael Sanders who spent two years in the vineyards of Cahors and documented three different approach to making wine of the same appelation….
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Reverse Engineering creates… Frankenwine?
Imagine this. A very good wine, smiles and nods all around, generations of wine-making labour and wisdom poured in the magical alchemy of a bottle. Then there is a lab…
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Should That Strontium Be In My Bottle?
The answer appears to be yes, that Strontium in the right quantities should be in your wine. But what else lurks within? Read on for an interesting view through the…
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Is China Getting Thirsty?
There’s a lot of people in China. A lot. So why if they suddenly took a collective liking to wine and started drinking more? And more? This is what this…
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Is terroir important or not?
Well… you can decide for yourself. Is an Idaho potatoe still an Idaho potatoe if it comes from Australia? Maybe not. Then shoudln’t a champagne that is a sparkiling wine…
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Grapes As Poetry
This is a really lovely description of the way a vineyard can be turned into a work of art. Read it for inspiration and also for appreciation of all the…
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Some Wine Regions To Keep an Eye On
Would you like to experience some wines that come from regions that are just now making an impression in the wine scene? Take a look at this list for some…
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Good News for The Budget Conscious
If you don’t have a big fat expense account (or trust fund for that matter) it is nice to know that you can afford a nice glass of wine and…
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A Wine Cellar Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
For most of us a wine cellar is a passing thought that we dismiss with a …nah, not worth the trouble, I don’t know that much about wine anyway. The…