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Best Wineries to Visit in Provence

Most famous for the production of perfectly pale, prettily pink rosé wine, Provence is home...
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Food and Wine spotlight on… Catalonia

Catalonia, an autonomous community of Spain, is well known for its vibrant cities, sandy beaches...
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How Many Calories Are In Your Drink?

We’ve decided to put some of the most popular drinks on the weighing scales to...
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Weird Things People Do With Wine

We love stories about weird and wonderful wine and spirits adventures. Here’s the lastest -...
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How to Pair Wine with Chocolate

There are several times of the year that instantly mean chocolate to us: Christmas, birthdays,...
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10 Surprising Wine Facts

Does your knowledge of wine stop at pairing white wine with fish and red wine...
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The Top 10 Restaurants in Barcelona

Barcelona is truly a gourmet city, and many renowned chefs from Catalunya and the whole...
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6 Places in the USA to Put on Your Travel Bucket List if You Love Wine

While history buffs head to Washington D.C. or Paris, amusement park enthusiasts frequent Orlando or...
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10 Most Famous Wine Quotes From Literature

Philosophers, thinkers, scientists, writers, poets, painters, filmmakers, designers... Throughout the history of wine, strongly linked...
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7 Reasons to Visit Santa Barbara in 2020!

California’s Santa Barbara region is one of Winerist’s Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2020.  The...
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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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Yealands Wine Tasting Evening presented by Natalie Christensen

Last month we were warmly welcomed by host and Yealands Chief Winemaker, Natalie Christensen, who...
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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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The gadget no wine lover can do without!

Gone are the days of waiting for a really special occasion to pop the cork...
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A Taittinger Champagne guide to the BAFTAs Red Carpet!

This week has been an exciting time in showbiz, with the BAFTAs, BRITs and London...
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Pants On or Pants Off? A Quick Guide to Sauna Etiquette…

We’ve all been there - you’re about to enjoy a lovely, cleansing sauna but you’re...
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6 of the Best… Places to Drink Sake in London

The latest episode of The Wine Show transported us to Japan to discover the ancient...
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Foodie Thursday – Canape recipe (Try The Wine Show recipe challenge for yourself!)

If you caught The Wine Show on Friday night, you were probably quite jealous to...
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Discover your perfect wine in just sixty seconds! (And how coffee can help)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a particularly long wine list, or spent hours in...
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Gaga for grape juice and ‘Bomb-ass’ Pinot? Meet the latest celebs to dive into the world of wine!

When she’s not touring the world, writing music or topping the charts with her quirky...
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Best Sweet Wines to pair with Festive Treats

December brings with it plenty of opportunities to let your hair down and enjoy the...
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Wine on Demand – the future of wine delivery?

  We may not have flying cars, hoverboards or any of the other weird and...
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Christmas Entertaining Cheats – you’ll thank us for later.

‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year! No one is going to argue that...
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What’s On in November 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to warm...
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What’s On in October 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? The harvest season has started last August in the Northern...
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What’s On in September 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Summer is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere, and vineyards will soon show...
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Unique Ways to Cook with Wine this Summer

Memorial Day has passed, so summer barbeque season is off and running!  You or some...
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Unique Ways to Travel and Take a Wine Tour this Summer

Summertime is here! If you aren’t going to be stuck at home being a taxicab...
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Wine Related Gifts to Give to Your Bridal Party

One thing is certain to carry you through the process of planning your wedding without...
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10 Inspirational Wine Quotes

Want to have fun with wine or impress your friends at the bar tonight? Get...
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What’s on in May 2017: Global food & wine events

May is the perfect time for a vineyard visit, whether you are in the Northern...
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Elegant Kitchen Décor Ideas for Wine Lovers

Everyone can appreciate a good glass of wine, but there’s a difference between an appreciation...
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The Wine Ordering Script

Going to a fancy restaurant this week and want to impress your date or potential...
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What’s on in March 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Spring is almost upon us, so there's only one way to celebrate - discover the...
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Can we guess your Ideal Wine Destination?

The world is full of fantastic wine regions to discover, which sometimes makes choosing the...
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Foodie Tips for Enjoying Your Favorite Glass of Wine No Matter Where You Go This Summer

In the midst of winter, wine is your go-to drink. You can pour a glass...
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Ride and Wine: the Best Bike & Wine Tasting Tours

  Ride and wine, a bike or a vespa, for a day or a week,...
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8 Things All Wine Experts Do in the Spring

Photo credit: Serge Esteve - Pexels.com   A Sommelier is an expert trained in how to...
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What’s on in February 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around The World

February brings with it many great, global food and wine events and festivals. From the...
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A Wine Guide for Christmas

Christmas is full of flavours. It’s an explosion on our taste buds. An epic battle...
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Top 6 Wines to Serve for Thanksgiving

It’s almost that time of the year for family, turkey, football, and of course, gearing...
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What’s on in January 2017 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

With the annual festive craze coming to an end, relatives going home and friends coming...
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What’s On in December 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? Despite what one might think, there is still a lot...
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Wine and Chocolate Pairings to Impress Your Guests

Pairing wine and chocolate can be a contentious point for wine connoisseurs. The rich, bold...
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Tasting in the Dark: Infra-Red Wine

Infra-red wine  Laithwaite’s Wine launches first ever ‘Tasting in the Dark’ to put wine aficionados’...
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What’s On in November 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to warm...
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Can We Guess Which Wine You Drink?

We're not claiming to be psychic, but we do know a thing or two about...
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What’s On in October 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? The harvest season has started last August in the Northern...
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What’s On in September 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Summer is coming to an end in the northern hemisphere, and vineyards will soon show...
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Funny Wine Quotes

What is wine? Wine is fermented grape juice. That's the standard answer. Actually wine is...
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What’s On in August 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? August is the month of veraison (see below) when the grapes’...
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How Does Alcohol Consumption Fit Into Human History?

Humans have been consuming alcohol since the beginning of recorded history. The first alcoholic product...
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What’s On in July 2016 – Food and Wine Events Around the World

What’s happening in the vineyard? In the Northern Hemisphere, the young berries are starting to...
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Torres Wine Tours – Award Winning Wine Tourism Experiences

The Torres Wineries are located in the heart of the Penedès County, only 40 minutes...
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Ingredients in Wine & Spirits Infographic

Have you ever wondered why there are so many different kinds of alcohol on the...
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What’s On in June 2016 – Food and Wine Events around the World

With June comes the perfect excuse to start planning your wine and food summer holiday. ...
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Sparkling Wine Food Pairings

There is a popular misconception that Champagne and sparkling wines are only useful for raising...
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OperaWine at Vinitaly 2016 puts Music in a Bottle

Music and Wine are the two main protagonists for OperaWine 2016. This year’s list of...
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What’s on in March – Food and Wine Events Around the World

Spring is almost upon us, so there's only one way to celebrate - discover the...
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Where To Go And What To Do In Sonoma

Planning a visit to wine country is on every wine lover’s bucket list, but other...
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Pancakes and Wine – A Recipe for Pancake Day

This is just a little recipe which is one of my favourites to cook on...
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What’s on in February – Food and Wine Events Around The World

February brings with it many great, global food and wine events and festivals. From the...
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How To Pick The Perfect Wine Glass

When was the last time you picked a specific wine glass because it was the...
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Eating in is the new dining out! La Belle Assiette offers the perfect date this Valentine’s Day!

  The most romantic day of the year is approaching. Those of you who are...
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What’s on in January – Food and Wine Events Around the World

With the annual festive craze coming to an end, relatives going home and friends coming...
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Christmas Wine Tips

Christmas is very much a time for traditions and every family has its own sacrosanct...
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Apprentice – The Final 5 Wine Tasting Notes by Vana

Throughout my experience on the show, I have grown very fond of my fellow candidates...
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NATURAL WINE TASTING AND DINNER AT COUNTER ALBION

Winerist was invited to Counter Albion, Boundary’s little brother, for a natural wine tasting dinner...
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12 Alternative Christmas Markets around the World

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we witness hundreds of wine, food and souvenir...
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What’s on in December?

What’s happening in the vineyard? Despite what one might think, there is still a lot...
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What’s on in November?

  As autumn days get crisp and cool, November arrives with plenty of events to...
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Wine o’clock is officially a word in the Oxford Dictionary

Wine lovers, we have a reason to cheer and feel appreciated as the term 'wine...
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Bodega Garzon Tasting with Branding Latin America

South America is renowned for its stunning landscapes from the breathtaking mountains,  the amazon jungle,...
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Which Wine Hotel Was Made For You?

The world is full of fantastic hotels in gorgeous wine regions, which sometimes makes choosing...
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Which Holiday Suits Your Personality?

Picking a holiday can be difficult and sometimes stressful - there's just so much choice...
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Announcing the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2015

The winner of Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2015, a category of Pink Lady® Food...
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10 Incredible Wine Videos – Pairing Music and Wine

It’s said that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’, so with that logic a...
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The Winerist Wine Upcycle Challenge

We have been feeling inspired to get crafty lately. We would like to challenge you...
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Announcing the Winner of our Vineyard Dogs Competition

The votes are in for our Vineyard Dogs of Instagram Competition. Thank you to all...
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Announcing the Winner of our Spring Vineyard Competition

We showcased some amazing spring vineyard photos from Instagram and let you decide which was...
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Can You Guess The Top Rated Bordeaux Red Wines?

The en primeur week in Bordeaux always brings about a flurry of activity in the...
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The Best Wine Bars in Tbilisi

As Georgia’s capital and largest city, Tbilisi offers plenty of things to do. The city...
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The Top 10 Hotels for Wine Lovers

Many hotels serve a functional purpose: a convenient place to rest for the night. But...
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The Vineyard Dogs of Instagram Competition

The competition is now closed. Click here to see who the winner is!  Some of...
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Political Party Leader Wine Tasting Notes

The UK general election is coming up, but rather than focusing on the major party...
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Test Your Knowledge – Food and Wine Pairing Quiz

Food and wine pairing can seem like a daunting prospect, especially when considering how many...
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12 Stunning Spring Wine Instagram Photos

The competition has now closed. Click here to find out who won! Last year we...
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Drink Wine the Healthy Way – Stay in Shape on Holiday

For me being healthy is all about feeling happy and energetic, and striking balance is...
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How to Turn Water Into Wine

  What if you could have wine on tap? Well now you can! The company...
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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Bordeaux vs Burgundy Quiz

The rivalry between the Bordelais and Burgundian winemakers runs deep, each proclaiming their wine to...
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How to Taste and Appreciate Wine – Part 2: Tasting Exercises

Following on from part 1 on How to Taste and Appreciate Wine - Guided Theory,...
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The History of Champagne – Everything You Need to Know

Over the years Champagne has cemented itself as the go-to drink for momentous occasions. Every...
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Wine and Food Tasting with Winerist and Wayra

Last week we hosted our latest wine and food tasting event alongside Wayra UK, our...
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Healthy Sweets for Wine Lovers Are a Real Thing!

Hands up who’s ever felt short changed when they realised that traditional wine gums don’t...
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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Old World Vs New World

Wine is truly a global product these days. There is hardly a country were wine...
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12 Top Tips for Creating the Best Wine Tour for You

Wine travel is on the up, and for any fledgling wine lover the next logical...
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Test Your Wine Knowledge – Napa Vs Sonoma

Napa and Sonoma are two of the most famous wine producing regions in California, both...
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Battling Misconceptions in the Wine World

There are many myths surrounding certain topics within the wine industry, so we are bringing...
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Advanced Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

It's the final level in our Test Your Wine Knowledge series! This time the level...
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Choosing the Perfect Glassware – 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

There are tons of cool gadgets and accessories available for wine nerds, everything from preservation...
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Easy Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to the Winerist wine knowledge quiz! Do you know where Barolo comes from or...
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Eat, Drink, Run – Who Knew Running a Marathon Was So Much Fun?

Calling all marathon-running wine lovers! There’s a marathon happening in the vineyards of Bordeaux this...
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Celebrity Winemakers

The number of celebrity winemakers is on the up. Whether it’s linked to a personal...
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Limoux, the Birthplace of Bubbles

Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to open a special bottle of wine, but this...
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Vivino’s Top White Wine Styles Drank Around the World

Last week we revealed which red wines are most popular around the world. This week,...
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Vivino’s Top Red Wine Styles Drank Around the World

Have you ever wondered which red wines are enjoyed across the globe? What do they...
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Free Tickets to the French Show with Arnaud’s Language Kitchen

What a show! It is very nearly upon us, and I will not lie to...
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The World’s First Wine and Insect Pairing Guide

At Winerist we’re open to a good food and wine pairing. We’ll hear out any...
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13 Incredible Winter Vineyard Instagram Photos

This competition has now closed! Click here to find out who won! After receiving so...
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Wine Photographers – Enter the Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year Competition

Three cheers for wine photography! The hunt is on again for Errazuriz Wine Photographer of...
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What’s on in January – Food & Wine Events around the World

Christmas is over, but that's not to say the fun has to stop. January is...
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5 New Year’s Resolution Ideas for Wine, Food and Travel Lovers

Setting New Year’s Resolutions often feels like something you should do, but a lot of...
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Wines for Your New Year’s Party

New Year's Eve divides people: some love staying up to ring in the New Year...
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Learn French at Arnaud’s Language Kitchen

Happy birthday to me! Arnaud’s Language Kitchen is one! Yes, one year-old already. One year...
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The Christmas Gift Guide for all Your Winter Guests

We recently came across this wonderful banner saying: 'As long as we have wine, the...
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The Best Wines for Christmas Dessert

Have you ever played the drinking game "Two Truths and a Lie"? It was all...
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Top Things to Do in Buenos Aires

  You’ve bought the plane ticket, booked accommodation, Spanish dictionary is on hand and you’re...
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What is Wine? More than just a Drink

For most of us, wine comes from the supermarket or the local wine shop. A...
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Give the Gift of Travel

The gift of travel is really a gift that keeps on giving back. We have...
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What’s On – December’s Best Food & Wine Festivals

December is that time of the year for family, friends, and of course, lots of...
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How Much of an Australian Wine Buff Are You?

How well do you know your Australian wines? Do you fancy yourself as a bit...
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Top Summer 2015 Destinations

Bordeaux is the indisputably one of the most famous wine regions in the world. While...
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Wine and Food Pairing: What You Need to Know

  When it comes to food and wine pairing, the first thing you need to...
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How to Actually Drink Wine: A Guide For Recent Graduates

Hey, recent graduates! Are you having trouble adjusting to adult life? Mature life? Not literally-drunk-always-life?...
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A Journey Like No Other – Winerist’s Anniversary Celebration

The last 2 years have been a fantastic journey and we have grown to feature...
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7 Amazing Ways to Open Wine without a Corkscrew

Corkscrews - they’re every wine lover’s greatest friend; where would you be without your key...