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The VINALOGY: a vinous analogy that paints quirky, memorable pictures of grape varieties

Wednesday, 2 February 2011

Lost in Gewürz-translation: if Scarlett Johannson were a grape...

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Have you ever lost yourself in the heady aromas of an Asian food market? In one corner, it’s about  cinnamon, nutmeg  and  ginger . In anot...
Wednesday, 26 January 2011

Zinfandel: The Godfather of Grapes

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You know those duvet days where you want to curl up by the fire watching a Californian Blockbuster? Well, who would be your leading man? S...
Wednesday, 22 December 2010

GAMAY: Beaujolais, Bubblegum & Strawberry Blondes!

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Baby, It's cold outside and I've just decided what to drink with my Christmas Turkey. It's got to be Gamay! Distinctive and ligh...
Tuesday, 21 December 2010

PORT: The Father Christmas of wine!

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Gutsy, red and full of Christmas spirit. Yes,   Port   is undoubtedly the  Father Christmas   of the wine world! Of course, your experience...
Tuesday, 17 August 2010

Sangiovese! Like a big, Tuscan family...and Jesse Metcalfe.

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I’ve always loved Italians; they do the family thing so well! There’s never any question of where their priorities lie. Blood is thicker tha...
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I love wine. To me, it's a fascinating world of passion, subtlety and romance. You can adore it and know nothing, or love it in the geekiest way. Having worked in the wine trade for 8 years, I've been lucky enough to taste some of the finest wines on the planet, while also learning how to spot the glory in everyday, affordable bottles. I also hold the WSET Diploma in Wines and Spirits. Welcome to my back-to-basics, anti-wine snob guide to the good stuff.... WBx
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