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Discover the Wines of Victoria

Discover the Wines of Victoria

By Stephen Winch

Victoria’s wine industry dates back to the mid-19th century. The region thrived until the late 1800s when the phylloxera outbreak devastated many vineyards across the...

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One man's journey across Uruguay

One man's journey across Uruguay

By Richard Wilson

Uruguay is where it is said the ‘old world’ meets the ‘new world’ in South America. As the term ‘new world’ is problematic, I prefer...

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A brief look at the History and Wines of Ribera del Duero Wines

A brief look at the History and Wines of Ribera del Duero Wines

By Daria Galtsina

A brief look at the History and Wines of Ribera del Duero Wines The vast army of Spanish red wine enthusiasts can mostly be divided...

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Getting to grips with Greece’s grapes

Getting to grips with Greece’s grapes

By Pippa Hayward

Distinctive, different, and difficult to pronounce for most of us, we stray into totally unfamiliar territory with Greece's grapes. We have no helpful signposts nor...

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Greek Wine  - no longer a minority pursuit?

Greek Wine - no longer a minority pursuit?

By Pippa Hayward

I fell in love with Greek wines a long time ago. It was, as many life-changing moments often are, just a chance encounter at a...

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The reluctant story of Piedmont…

The reluctant story of Piedmont…

By Adrian Fry

Reluctant from this writer’s point of view, in the sense that the region is no longer the well-kept secret it once was, and 'wine tourism'...

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Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship
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Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship

By Andrew Aldridge

Discover Exceptional Whisky Craftsmanship in Four New Arrivals This Winter Whisk(e)y enthusiasts and newcomers alike, get ready to embark on a spirited exploration as I...

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Oregon Wine Month: Willamette Valley 101

Oregon Wine Month: Willamette Valley 101

By Andy Hesketh

This November here at The Good Wine Shop we are excited to be celebrating Oregon Wine Month; we have bolstered our wine selection to show...

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Bordeaux- The Battle of the Banks

Bordeaux- The Battle of the Banks

By Pippa Hayward

 “I can certainly see you know your wine. Most of the guests who stay here wouldn’t know the difference between Bordeaux and Claret.” Basil Fawlty...

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