Australia may be on the other side of the world, however we are spoiled for choice in the UK when it comes to Australian wine. Copious amounts are shipped to our little island every year, hitting supermarket shelves, restaurant menus and fine wine retailers. With this in mind, we thought we'd give you a guide … Continue reading Top Five Australian Wines | The Complete Guide
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Natural Wine in The Steel City – Dream or Reality?
Just a little over a year ago I was talking with Isabelle Legeron and we joked about the prospect of RAW wine Sheffield. She jested that the only person who would be there would be me. I didn’t get too offended by that as, well she was kind of right. Sheffield has never been a … Continue reading Natural Wine in The Steel City – Dream or Reality?
A personal opinion on terroir
It’s a common word that is just taken for granted if you know what it means but, if you don’t, it can sound pretentious. So, what is it?
2017: A Year in Review, Part 1
What a year! To those people who have visited our site and the industry folk we've met along the way, we would like to say a big thank you.
What the Fizz? A guide to sparkling wine
"So what's the real difference between Champagne and Prosecco?"
Vintages: What’s the difference?
The subject of vintage seems to be one of the least accessible for people who are new to wine, and even those who've begun to develop their interest, so we thought it was time we gave you our simple guide to vintages, exceptional years and difficult years.
L’altreVi: Cava, Catalonia and a helping of deep fried oysters
"We all skateboarded together and we did our own thing but, at the end of the day, we'd catch up over a bottle of wine. Similar to going out for a beer with your mates."
Sequels are always better
Upon my return to Toronto, the city that I hold closest to my heart (second to Sheffield of course); I have had the opportunity to see how it has changed since I left four years ago. More importantly, I can see the development in attitudes to alcohol.
Should we respect our elders?
Not all wines get better with age, but it's worth getting it right with the ones that do.
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What's the easiest way to vine-hop? How about in a room full of winemakers, equipped with nothing but an empty glass and a healthy level of curiosity? On Sunday we had this exact opportunity. RAW WINE in London is a two day celebration of some of the best natural, organic and biodynamic wine in the … Continue reading RAW Reactions