Tag: Wine
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Sauvignon Blanc: What to Know
Sauvignon blanc is one of the most recognized and beloved white wine grapes in the world. Known for its high acidity and citrus-driven flavours, this widely planted variety is the backbone of a plethora of zesty thirst-quenching wines produced around the globe. However, knowing its subtle intricacies, particularly around where it’s grown, how it’s vinified…
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How to Pair Wine with Chocolate (and Other Desserts)
Wine or chocolate: Why choose? Thanks to the vast number of delicious dessert wines available, there’s no need to. Contrary to popular belief, your go-to bottle of red is probably not the pairing for your favourite sweet treat, but with so many other options out there, you’re sure to find the perfect bottle to accompany your dessert.…
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Vermouth: What To Know
Vermouth is the all-too-often unsung hero of the cocktail world, having been relegated to “best supporting actor” status for years. Despite beloved classic drinks, from the Martini to the Negroni, being nowhere without vermouth’s herbal well-rounded depth, only recently has the aperitif started to see a resurgence in individualized popularity. It’s time for vermouth to step off the…
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Prosecco Versus Champagne: What to Know
Sparkling wines aren’t all alike. These are the key similarities and differences between these two main types.
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What To Do With Leftover Wine
While it’s not an issue that comes up regularly when you have leftover wine that you’re not going to drink there are ways you can avoid it going to waste.
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Brut Champagne: What to Know
You see the word ‘brut’ on many Champagne bottles, but what does it mean and what does it tell you about the contents?
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Non-Vintage Champagne: What To Know
Producers hold back a proportion of wine from every vintage to maintain their stocks of reserve wines.
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