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Oregon Wine: A Little Different by Nature
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...
Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux: The Bordeaux You’ve Probably Overlooked (But Really Shouldn’t)
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...
Friere Lobo: Organic Wines from Portugal’s Wild Dão Highlands
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...
Margaret River Wines: Discovering Gant & Co in Western Australia
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...
Blank Bottle Wines: A Visit to Pieter Walser in the Cape
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...
No & Low Alcohol Drinks Worth Drinking
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...
The Cape Crusaders: How South Africa’s Next ‘New Wave’ Is Bringing the Fire
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...
Discover Oregon Wines: Your New Autumn Obsession
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...
Zinfandel: A Grape’s Great Adventure – from Croatia to California
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...