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An Introduction to Chablis
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An Introduction to Chablis

By Bastian Fischer

Chablis… one of those magic words that makes the eyes of many wine lovers twinkle. For some, it is the ultimate definition of the Chardonnay...

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Mencía & Bierzo - Spain's chicest red grape and most trendy region?
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Mencía & Bierzo - Spain's chicest red grape and most trendy region?

By Pippa Hayward

Bierzo’s location in the most remote corner of Castilla y León - between Galicia to the west and Asturias to the east. The different municipalities...

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A Snapshot of Fine Wine - From the Icon to the Wonderfully Obscure
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A Snapshot of Fine Wine - From the Icon to the Wonderfully Obscure

By Ben Humberstone

Good Wine, Real People, Great Stories – 6 words that have been at the heart of our business for nearly 20 years. Conveying the work...

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Disgorgement & Dosage - and why they matter to your Champagne
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Disgorgement & Dosage - and why they matter to your Champagne

By Pippa Hayward

The style and taste of every bottle of Champagne you buy will have been shaped by three distinct stages in its creation: What the base...

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Grands Marques VS Grower Champagne
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Grands Marques VS Grower Champagne

By Charlie Carter

This month, we’re delving into the world of Grower Champagne, and making an incredible selection available to you to explore, enjoy and celebrate with. Finally,...

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Domaine Jones – A vine romance
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Domaine Jones – A vine romance

By Richard Wilson

Hailing from that hotbed of winemaking talent, Leicestershire, Katie Jones took a degree in French and set off for some work experience in France to...

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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 3/3
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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 3/3

By Charlie Carter

We hug the Loire river’s South bank on our journey east, passing numerous historic buildings and Chateaux along the way. After 20 minutes, we peel...

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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 2/3
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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 2/3

By Charlie Carter

After a sound night’s sleep, our second continental breakfast of the trip and feeling slightly the worse for wear from the previous day’s shenanigans, we...

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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 1/3
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Charlie’s Road Trip to the Loire - 1/3

By Charlie Carter

After a restful night in central Nantes, we are ready to hit the road early. Our designated driver is at the wheel of the minivan,...

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