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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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The Neu-romantics
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The Neu-romantics

By Robert Mason

I visited the Neusiedlersee DAC in September last year upon joining a press trip to this neglected corner of Austria’s Burgenland. I had zero pre-conceptions...

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Alsace - small but perfectly formed
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Alsace - small but perfectly formed

By Pippa Hayward

Tucked away in France’s remote north-eastern corner, you could be forgiven for missing Alsace entirely on a map of French wine regions. Just sixty miles...

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Genau, Genau…
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Genau, Genau…

By Robert Mason

A very good friend of mine and guest at my wedding once proclaimed rather loudly to the entire Breakfast party, “Rob, this Pinot Noir is...

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Risqué Germans
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Risqué Germans

By Richard Wilson

Risk-taking Germans – Sexy MF, brothel keepers, hip hop and graffiti artists. The world felt a much more stable, certain place when I was growing...

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Burgundy vineyard with big stone gates representative of Burgundy region
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Burgundy Balloon – La Cote Conundrum

By Robert Mason

It has long been espoused by many that the great wines of Burgundy are inflating like a giant balloon. However, the heat of each passing...

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New arrivals from lesser-known Spanish wine regions
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New arrivals from lesser-known Spanish wine regions

By Pippa Hayward

My long-standing love affair with Spanish Wines is an open secret amongst my shop colleagues – and many of our customers too. I travel there...

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Exploring Austria
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Exploring Austria

By Christina Rasmussen

When you think of Austria, it’s likely that your mind will conjure up images of delicious schnitzels, the Alps, Julie Andrews, baroque and rococo architecture,...

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A Viennese vacation - Weingut Zahel
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A Viennese vacation - Weingut Zahel

By Niall Ward-Gist

What does Austrian wine conjure up to you? Cold weather, tall bottles and grapes you can’t pronounce? (Rotgipfler I’m looking at you) At this point...

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