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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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Sparkling Stuff: Celebrate English Wine Week with These Four Fantastic Vineyards

Sparkling Stuff: Celebrate English Wine Week with These Four Fantastic Vineyards

By Richard Wilson

English Wine Week (June 21–29, 2025) is upon us and what better time to raise a glass to the remarkable progress of homegrown wine? Especially...

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Natural Winemakers in Victoria: From Gold Rush Origins to the New Wine Vanguard

Natural Winemakers in Victoria: From Gold Rush Origins to the New Wine Vanguard

By Penny Mulholland

Discover the story of Victoria’s natural wine revolution - from gold rush roots to modern pioneers such as Patrick Sullivan and Timo Mayer. Victoria’s Wine...

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Ribera del Duero - a Land of Extremes

Ribera del Duero - a Land of Extremes

By Pippa Hayward

Ribera del Duero occupies the north-western half of the massive Meseta that is central Spain’s high plateau in Castilla y León.  It’s a brutal place...

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Exploring New Wave South African Wine Producers: A Fresh Perspective on the Old World

Exploring New Wave South African Wine Producers: A Fresh Perspective on the Old World

By Natasha Reed

South African wines have long been celebrated for their diversity and quality. But in recent years, a new generation of winemakers has been shaking things...

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