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ciu ciu passerina

Review of Ciu Ciu Brut Passerina Alta Marea

Like a jilted lover, the aggressive sour and bitterness of Ciù Ciù was much like being hit in the face with a Granny Smith apple… hard… repeatedly. The flavour of this sparkling passerina when first opened was too much for ...

Domaine Clarence Dillon Christmas Wines 2021

Taste the magic of Christmas with two of Domaine Clarence Dillon’s most exquisite wines from infamous estate Château Quintus. Domaine Clarence Dillon Wines include some of the oldest in France Domaine Clarence Dillon is one of the most significant and historical wine ...

london wine fair

The Wine Trade Reopens with a Virtual London Wine Fair

Undaunted by the move from physical events where winemakers can simply pour prospects a small sample of their wines, chatting to trade buyers and journalists alike, London Wine Fair has innovated a way to bring the wine fair to buyers ...

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The London Greek Wine Festival 2017

The London Greek Wine Festival is a showcase of the best of Greek wines, brought to you by Theodore Kyriakou and the team at The Greek Larder. It launched in 2015 for the first time and was an overwhelming success, ...

Chilean Wines Reasserting their Terroir and New Winemaking Expertise

Chilean Wines Reasserting their Terroir and New Winemaking Expertise

As part of "How to Fake Being a Wine Expert" I said that every different area has different outstanding years. For example, in my home province of Ontario the 2012 wines are exceptional and some of the reds from that ...

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Ten Awesome Boozy Christmas Gifts for a Glorious 2017

GOODBYE AND GOOD RIDDANCE to 2016. Frankly I think we're all a bit fed up with the shitstorm that was 2016 and to get rid of it in style, I've chosen ten awesome boozy gifts. Obviously some are to hold ...

stellenbosch foodie paradise

Fun Food and Wine Pairings in #visitStellenbosch Gain Foodie Attentions

Foodies the world over are taking notice of the exceptional food and wine pairings offered across the Stellenbosch winelands in South Africa. From pairing sparkling wines with sweet treats, to matching delectable red wine with salts from all over the ...

mont d'or cheese

Baked Mont D’Or Recipe by Paxton and Whitfield

OK so I realise it seems intuitive to just bake a cheese but I've got to admit I've always been slightly intimidated by the idea of baking a cheese. How long is too long and how much at risk of ...

The Ultimate Experience for Wine Lovers: A 15 Day Extravaganza Tasting 78 Wines!

The Ultimate Experience for Rich Wine Lovers: A 15 Day Extravaganza Tasting 78 Wines

Let's get real - this is not a cheap adventure but wow does it ever sound epic. If I could afford it I would most certainly be buying my ticket RIGHT NOW. Why? Well it is an epic adventure you'd ...

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swissgerman wine region

Unexpected Wine Tourist Destinations – The German Region of Switzerland for Rare and Endangered Grape Varieties, Excellent Wine and of course, Fondue

Fondue, cheese, chocolate and cuckoo clocks – a typical view of Switzerland. In the region that brought us Heidi and her mountainous adventures, one would hardly imagine this region as a verdant field of green vines, shuddering in the light ...

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