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Getting to grips with Greece’s grapes

Getting to grips with Greece’s grapes

By Pippa Hayward

Distinctive, different, and difficult to pronounce for most of us, we stray into totally unfamiliar territory with Greece's grapes. We have no helpful signposts nor...

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Greek Wine  - no longer a minority pursuit?

Greek Wine - no longer a minority pursuit?

By Pippa Hayward

I fell in love with Greek wines a long time ago. It was, as many life-changing moments often are, just a chance encounter at a...

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The reluctant story of Piedmont…

The reluctant story of Piedmont…

By Adrian Fry

Reluctant from this writer’s point of view, in the sense that the region is no longer the well-kept secret it once was, and 'wine tourism'...

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Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship
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Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship

By Andrew Aldridge

Discover Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship in Four New Arrivals This Winter Whisk(e)y enthusiasts and newcomers alike, get ready to embark on a spirited exploration as I...

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Oregon Wine Month: Willamette Valley 101

Oregon Wine Month: Willamette Valley 101

By Andy Hesketh

This November here at The Good Wine Shop we are excited to be celebrating Oregon Wine Month; we have bolstered our wine selection to show...

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Bordeaux- The Battle of the Banks

Bordeaux- The Battle of the Banks

By Pippa Hayward

 “I can certainly see you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn’t know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret.” Basil Fawlty...

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The Wines of Bordeaux

The Wines of Bordeaux

By Pippa Hayward

Welcome to Bordeaux! It’s Bordeaux Wine Month here at The Good Wine Shop this September and we’ll be pouring a lot of it - throughout...

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The Neu-romantics
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The Neu-romantics

By Robert Mason

I visited the Neusiedlersee DAC in September last year upon joining a press trip to this neglected corner of Austria’s Burgenland. I had zero pre-conceptions...

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An Introduction to Organic & Biodynamic Wines

An Introduction to Organic & Biodynamic Wines

By Pippa Hayward

This June here at The Good Wine Shop we celebrate the joys of Organic and Biodynamic wines. Something we feel very passionate about and have...

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