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Winerist and Iter Vitis – Promoting the Wine Routes of Europe

We are excited to announce an exciting new partnership with Iter Vitis in an official...
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The top gifts for wine lovers this Christmas

It's that wonderful time of year again, and as always we love to bring you...
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How to keep wine fresh after opening with the eto wine preserver and decanter

If you're looking for the best way to store wine, preserve it and keep it...
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Is Drinking a Bottle of Wine a Day Bad for You?

You may have heard that a glass of red wine a day keeps the doctor...
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Does Wine Make You Horny?

It’s not one of the side-effects usually attributed to wine consumption, but rumour has it...
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How to Remove a Red Wine Stain

We’ve all been there. You’re throwing a party, hosting a shindig, or simply chilling on...
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7 Perfect Snacks to Pair with Your Wine

Having a wine tasting party, or just feel like having some wine? People have no...
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Which wines go with spicy food?

The Ingredients First things first: the ingredients. Try putting together a delightful meal comprised of...
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The Story of Sassicaia: Italy’s first Super Tuscan

Sassicaia: The Italian wine that broke all the rules and then became the toast, literally,...
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The perfect wine and food pairing this Christmas – how to enjoy Tokaji’s most loved wines

Let’s be honest. 2020 has been a pretty tough year and one of the things...
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A unique stay at one of England’s finest stately homes, Hartwell House in Buckinghamshire

Hartwell House is a magnificent Grade I listed stately home in a glorious setting of...
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The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts for Wine Lovers

  Whether you love to be in love on Valentine’s Day or hate the hype...
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The Best Food and Wine Events Around the World This February!

We can’t quite believe it either, but February is fast approaching already! Snowy ski season...
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Australian Bushfires: What Is Happening, and How Can I Help?

For most of us, the biggest worries we’ve had over the last few weeks have...
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The Best Books for Wine Lovers this Christmas!

One of the things that Team Winerist look forward to most over the Christmas break...
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Armand de Brignac Releases the Latest Edition of Its Rarest Champagne

There are few champagnes more luxurious and exclusive than Champagne Armand de Brignac – which...
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‘Uncorked’ Wine Event at the UK’s wine hotel in Berkshire

On Sunday 15th September The Vineyard Hotel in Berkshire will host its UNCORKED 2019 event...
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British Airways Celebrates 100 Years In the Air With Hattingley Valley Wines!

Time to celebrate – British Airways is 100! This iconic British aviation brand has officially...
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What is Blended Whisky?

When you start learning about whisky, a lot of terminology gets thrown at you. What...
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About Winerist Winerist is an award-winning travel website, the fastest growing online marketplace for wine...
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Where to Celebrate Burns Night in London

Winerist has fallen hard for Scotland this year and until we can find our way...
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Events for wine lovers this January

January sees wine lovers split into two camps; those who want to balance out the...
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Napa Valley or Sonoma County? Spotlight on Louis M Martini

A tasting that changed the wine world A mere 42 years ago, the most illustrious...
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Our Favourite Pinot Noir for Turkey

Folks all too often reach for a really oaky white or big bold red when...
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Best Wines for Celebrations

Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso: Extra Dry How about a bottle of fizz for those who...
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Wine Gift Ideas: Wine Club Subscriptions

Christmas is coming! It’s the time of year for the consumption of mulled wine, mince...
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4 Gift Ideas for Wine Lovers

The great thing about buying gifts for wine lovers is the sheer range of choices...
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The Perfect Red Wine For Your Christmas Meal

As we hurtle towards the end of the year, we have been thinking a lot...
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What is Peated Whisky?

Peated whisky: because what’s the point of drinking whisky if it hasn’t been heavily flavoured...
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How to do Sake in 2018

Craft beer, natural wine, artisanal spirits, mead, even... It’s all going on this year -...
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Winerist is Hiring: Editorial Assistant

Are you looking for a career with a fabulous lifestyle? Do you love wine, food...
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Who is Winerist? What is Winerist?

Win*er*ist (why-ner-ist) noun. An individual who enjoys wine, food, travel and unforgettable experiences. What is...
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What is Sekt? (And some to try)

With the rise of Prosecco and English sparkling wine, the world is looking to other...
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The Best Wine Hotels in the Douro Valley

A target destination for holidaying in Europe, Portugal offers sun, scenery and a rich history...
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What is Applejack? (and some of the best)

What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘Applejack’? Maybe the once popular cereal...
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Why Does Wine Taste Better on Holiday?

Why does wine taste so much better abroad? Hint: it’s not the cabin pressure on...
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Is This the Best Hangover Cure Ever?

  Beer fear: possibly the scariest first world problem ever. There’s nothing quite like that...
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5 Tricks for Cooling Your Wine Quickly

Summer may be coming to a close, but the heat is here to stay. Unfortunately...
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Ask Winerist: What is Torrontés?

You may never have heard of this one, but Torrontés is in fact Argentina’s flagship...
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6 Things You Should Know About Prosecco

As our thoughts turn to celebrating International Prosecco Day on August 13th this year, we...
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Where in the World is the Largest Wine Cellar?

  The world’s largest wine cellar is something to behold. Stretching an impressive 200 km...
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Can you taste wine with your testicles?

  Is this a ridiculous question? Well, not necessarily. ‘Can you taste with your testicles?’...
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What is English Sparkling Wine?

  Traditionally, any mention of bubbles and our thoughts were drawn naturally to France and...
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What is Bourbon?

It’s that time of year when America celebrates the anniversary of the signing of the...
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An In-depth look at Organic, Biodynamic and Sustainable Winemaking

We live in times of great morality. Times in which war is waged on plastic...
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What is Vouvray?

  The Loire Valley is one of the most celebrated French wine regions in existence,...
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What are the Key Styles of Champagne?

  Novices and experts alike associate champagne with celebration and luxury. But how can you...
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What is Mead? Winerist meets Gosnells of London

If the word ‘mead’ has you thinking of medieval characters playing the lute and dancing...
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What is En Primeur?

  This week, our chief Winerist, Diana Isac, is in Bordeaux for the ‘En Primeurs’....
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An insider’s guide to Krug champagne: Editions, Vintages and The Collection explained

If you’re a champagne lover, chances are, you’ll have tasted the opulent, rich notes of...
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Why aren’t all wines vegan?

If wine is made from grapes, why aren’t all wines vegan? We asked our vegan...
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Is it Whisky or Whiskey: What’s the difference?

If you’ve ever thought about investing in wine, you might also have considered investing in...
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What are the best beers for wine drinkers?

  Following Joe Fattorini and Jaega Wise's jaunt to Bavaria in last week's episode of...
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What’s the difference between organic, biodynamic and natural wine?

  As demand for organic, biodynamic and ‘natural’ wines continues to grow across the UK,...
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Meet the partner in… Argentina

Spotlight on Entre Cielos In 2009, a group of 12 Swiss wine aficionados moved to...
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Wine Therapy and the Anti-Aging Properties of Grapes

  Grapes are nature's antioxidant. We all know that the benefits of drinking wine (specifically...
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Get Your Wine Home Safely When You Travel

An Innovative Solution to Bringing those Special Wine Bottles Home It’s a typical story: you’ve...
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Meet Sarah – Our Rome-Lazio Expert

Sarah May Grunwald, originally from California, has lived in Australia and Germany before settling in...
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Autumn Truffle Hunting Season 2013 – Part 1

  Autumn is all about wine and truffle harvest. It is the perfect season for...