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I signed an open letter in support of alternative wine packaging

I signed an open letter calling for the introduction of consumer tax incentives for alternative wine packaging.

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Open Mic: 12-year-old aspiring chef Alfred Moisan on writing his first book

"Hello, my name is Alfred and I am 12 years old. When I am older, I would love to be a chef."

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Open Mic: Wine & Indian food pairings with Sonal Clare

As part of our Open Mic series, sommelier Sonal Clare guides us through his spicy menu and suggests a range of wines to complement it.

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The wine world loses legend Steven Spurrier

British wine writer, consultant, and former merchant Steven Spurrier has passed away today, 9th March 2021, at his home in Dorset, England.

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Antinori acquires majority stake in Friuli Venezia Giulia's Cantina Jermann

Leading Italian wine family Antinori has acquired a majority stake in iconic Friuli Venezia Giulia winery, Cantina Jermann.

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France's Savoie wine region to trial seven historical grape varieties

The INAO has approved the experimental use of seven historical grape varieties for the production of Savoie AOC wines.

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Making fine Merlot in Canada's Okanagan Valley

There aren't plenty of regions whose Merlots deserve a first-class ticket. One such example is Canada’s Okanagan Valley.

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New rehabilitation programme to recover from Covid-19-induced loss of smell launched

Anosmia is a common Covid-19 symptom. Thankfully for drinks professionals, a new olfactory rehabilitation programme launched this week.

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Wine books for Christmas

From monographs to recipe books, these are Nine of the best wine books of 2020.

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Grapes to bubbles, in a void of light

The chap in the picture is about to open a bottle of sparkling wine entirely made in the complete absence of light.

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Terre Alfieri is Piedmont's newest DOCG

After a process that began ten years ago with the award of the Terre Alfieri DOC, the Piedmontese appellation has now been promoted to DOCG.

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Review: Sacred English Vermouths

This range of three English vermouths is elegant, sophisticated, and particularly apt to concoct your wintery libations.

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Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 new Premier Crus now official

Pouilly-Fuissé's 22 premier cru climats have now become official.

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Pivot: Coravin's latest preservation system is out

Coravin has just launched a new preservation system designed to conquer a whole new category of wine drinkers.

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The Story of Wine according to Hugh Johnson

I catch up with Hugh Johnson to talk wine “stories”, the importance of time, and the challenges of wine on television.

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