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Barolo’s Enduring Allure

Barolo remains an evolving mystery which continues to charm and transform itself, evoking a unique and enchanting sense of the place it comes from.

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The Art of Blending

Can the addition of just 1% of a grape varietal impact the overall flavour profile of a wine?

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Balancing your Bitterness

“Do not let your bitterness steal your sweetness.” - KURT VONNEGUT

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Appassimento: A Labour of Love

For many of us who enjoy the sensuous profile of a bold, flavourful red wine may already know to seek an Amarone di Valpolicella, a Veneto Region Italian wine that consists of a blend of Corvina, small amounts of Corvinone and sometimes Rondinella grapes.  You may be even more impressed with discovering how this amazing unique style of wine is made.
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BORGO BACCILE by Vini Fantini

For those guided by an oenological compass, this Abruzzo gem is a timeless retreat that is awaiting you.
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Is Climate Changing my wine?

A mixture of unpredictable weather conditions along with innovative solutions is propelling us towards a new normal of winemaking throughout the world.

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The Mystical Rise of Cult Wine

What exactly is a ‘Cult Wine’? Can anyone of us join one?

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Only a Stone’s Throw Away

Genetic research has revealed that Stone Age humans first began to cultivate grapes 11,000 years ago, a far earlier time-frame than previously thought.
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The Last Wild West Wine World

A Californian frontier where outlaws once freely roamed the vast landscape, the wild-hearted region of Paso Robles continues to forge ahead with an inventive spirit and unconventional passion.

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