Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
Things you wanted to know about wine... but were afraid to ask
Which wine glass should you use?
Of course, it doesn’t matter which glass you use to drink wine – we have all drunk wine from a toothmug, enamel cup or an array of other vessels including from the bottle itself (yes, really!) But if you want to get the most out of good quality, well made, artisan and fine wines, the experience will be enhanced by using a suitable glass.
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Mary's Pasta with Clams
Pasta alla Vongole, or pasta with clams, is my go to speedy supper that never fails to put people in a good mood and is a perfect choice for Valentine's Day. Soft, juicy clams, perfectly cooked linguine (or spaghetti if you prefer), unctuous garlicky sauce made with a splash of white wine and a bottle of the same to go with it.
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Can you drink white wine with cheese?
Most of us reach for the red when faced with a hunk of cheddar or a cheeseboard – there are many people who believe that white wines are a far better match. Here's why.
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Organic or Biodynamic?
In today's market, words like organic and biodynamic are everywhere. But what do these terms actually promise? For thoughtful drinkers, understanding the true story behind each label brings you closer to the people and places in your bottle.
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Champagne Matters
We have introduced a fast moving list of Grandes Marques Champagnes, including premium bottles from Pol Roger, Dom Pérignon, Krug and Ruinart, among others. To celebrate, here's a run down of some of our most asked Champagne questions!
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Mary's Baked Mushroom Risotto
Super easy, baked Mushroom Risotto. Follow Mary's tried and tested recipe for the perfect Autumn supper.
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10 facts about Beaujolais Nouveau
Our 2026 Beaujolais Villages is from Domaine Renauld Bodillard is at Villié-Morgon, from where one of the region's jewel in the Beaujolais crown, Morgon, gets its name. We will be delivering your orders during the week commencing 16th November 2026.
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Wine tasting hacks to make you sound like an expert
Are you worried about what to say when the wine waiter asks you to taste the wine? Or just want to join the conversation at a dinner party when everyone else is throwing wine words around? Take a look at these simple hacks and learn what you love.
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Great Circle Book Club
Marian Graves is a fearless aviator, determined to circle the globe, despite the many constraints she faces. Hadley Baxter is the modern day actress portraying her on screen. This is an adventurous tale that weaves together two lives and examines what it means to live life with purpose, whatever that entails.
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What's in a Vintage?
What is a vintage wine, a vintage year or a vintage Champagne? We unpick the nuances between all these commonly used terms and look at which wines you should be drinking now, and which are best to keep.
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Best wines for picnics
Best wines for picnics! On those rare weekends when the sun is high, the birds are singing and the grass is green, it's time to pack up a picnic and get outside. Here are a few tips and tricks I've learnt over many years, including the benefit of wines that you don't need a gadget to get into.
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When are red grapes green?
All young grapes are green, but from late July and August they start to change colour. Find out more about why grape skins matter and how they influence the finished wine.
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