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Oregon Wine: A Little Different by Nature
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Oregon Wine: A Little Different by Nature

By Penny Mulholland

There's something rather special about Oregon wine. Perhaps it's the spectacular scenery, the pioneering spirit of its winemakers or the fact that these folks have...

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Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux: The Bordeaux You’ve Probably Overlooked (But Really Shouldn’t)
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Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux: The Bordeaux You’ve Probably Overlooked (But Really Shouldn’t)

By Penny Mulholland

When most people think of Bordeaux, they think of famous names. Margaux. Pauillac. Saint-Émilion. The sort of wines that make collectors reach for their wallets and...

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Friere Lobo: Organic Wines from Portugal’s Wild Dão Highlands
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Friere Lobo: Organic Wines from Portugal’s Wild Dão Highlands

By Richard Wilson

Discover Freire Lobo’s organic wines from Portugal’s Dão region where high-altitude vineyards and minimal intervention winemaking produce wines of remarkable freshness.  Freire Lobo is one of the most exciting...

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Margaret River Wines: Discovering Gant & Co in Western Australia
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Margaret River Wines: Discovering Gant & Co in Western Australia

By Richard Wilson

There’s been a 35-year gap since I was last in Western Australia, or WA as the locals call it. Back then I was backpacking around...

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Blank Bottle Wines: A Visit to Pieter Walser in the Cape
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Blank Bottle Wines: A Visit to Pieter Walser in the Cape

By Richard Wilson

An intriguing holiday tale of a fish eagle, a Cape cobra, a neuroscientific wine and a meat-packing factory. Prepare to have your mind blown… into...

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No & Low Alcohol Drinks Worth Drinking
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No & Low Alcohol Drinks Worth Drinking

By Richard Wilson

The driest event of the year – will my big reveal leave you feeling parched?  The thought of tasting hundreds of no- and low-alcohol drinks...

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The Cape Crusaders: How South Africa’s Next ‘New Wave’ Is Bringing the Fire
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The Cape Crusaders: How South Africa’s Next ‘New Wave’ Is Bringing the Fire

By Mark Wrigglesworth

I’ll be honest – I don’t often put pen to paper for our blog. There are plenty of writers in the company that are far...

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Discover Oregon Wines: Your New Autumn Obsession

Discover Oregon Wines: Your New Autumn Obsession

By Penny Mulholland

This October at The Good Wine Shop, we’re celebrating Oregon Wine Month – and we can’t wait to share one of the world’s best kept...

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Zinfandel: A Grape’s Great Adventure – from Croatia to California

Zinfandel: A Grape’s Great Adventure – from Croatia to California

By Penny Mulholland

When you think of great American wines, chances are Zinfandel springs to mind. Bold, fruit-packed and full of personality, Zinfandel has become one of California’s...

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