Aug. 28th 2009
Having recently completed a presentation to vegans and vegetarians in London it was made more apparent than ever just how many people are unaware of the fact that wines can be fined using animal by-products.
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Aug. 24th 2009
Corks and Closures – What works best?
Every wine-drinker has something to say about this subject. Corks? Screwcaps? Plastic stoppers? Just which of these is the best way to seal a bottle of wine? There is no definitive answer to this unfortunately, but there are plenty of facts which allow one to form an opinion.
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Aug. 20th 2009
Châteauneuf -du-Pape (literally ‘the pope’s new castle’) is the most famous wine of the Southern Rhone region as well as being regarded as the greatest. For many wine lovers it was the first ‘quality’ wine they experienced as it remained fantastic value while the great wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy reached prices many couldn’t afford. Prices have since risen and one can expect to pay around £20 for a top quality bottle although there are producers whose reputation dictates prices of well over £30 and beyond.
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