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Is right now a good time to invest in wine?
At the end of a rollercoaster year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, high death rates in the UK and the impending impact of Brexit, investors
Tips and tricks for accurate wine-pairing with Christmas dinner food choices
After a tough year, most people’s thoughts are moving towards Christmas and a bit of light relief. It’s always the season of eating, drinking and
The ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for wine lovers
It’s the most wonderful time of year… and that means buying Christmas gifts for those you love. And in a year that’s brought us the
Understanding the role of climate and soil in winemaking
One of the most fascinating aspects of winemaking is how the climate and geological changes impact the quality of the grape harvest. The combination of
5 South African wines that are at their best right now
South Africa has a long tradition of winemaking dating back to the 1600s. This heritage and expertise shine through in the many excellent South African
5 US wines from new regions that everyone should experience
The Napa Valley is one of the world’s most famous wine-making regions, but some of the best US wines also come from outside California. The
5 mistakes to avoid when buying supermarket wine
Supermarket wine offers excellent value and increasingly high-quality options for buyers. Many supermarkets have such a wide range of wines to choose from that it
Your guide to the world of fortified wines
Fortified wines are often reserved for special occasions: a glass of Port or Sherry at Christmas or a Marsala wine as an aperitif for a
Getting to grips with wine labels and tasting notes
For many of us, wine labels play an important role in choosing which wine to buy. But too often, we make that choice based on
Wine under £10 that’s perfect for drinking at home
With more of us drinking at home recently, there’s a good argument for balancing out your fine wine collection with some good wine under £10.
Explore the world of unusual grape varieties
Typically, the wines you buy for everyday drinking won’t be made from unusual grape varieties. Makers use only a relatively small number of grape varieties
An expert guide to the five best wines for Autumn 2020
As we come to the end of one the strangest summers we’ve ever known, it is the perfect time to give you our pick of
