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Sip, Swirl, and Study: Unveiling the WSET Level 2 Wine Course at West London Wine School

Hey there, fellow wine enthusiasts! If you're like us and find yourself daydreaming about the...
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Cultivating Sustainability: The World’s Best Vineyards’ Quest for a Greener Future

On the eve of the highly anticipated World's Best Vineyards countdown in Rioja, Spain, a...
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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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Uncovering Amble Wine, where wine learning is offered through practice

During her latest trip to Bordeaux, our CEO, Diana Isac attended an event hosted by...
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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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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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Winemaking Techniques – How the Magic Happens

Winemakers around the world use different methods of winemaking to add excitement to their wines....
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Do You Know the Ingredients in Wine?

Wine is one of the few commercial goods lacking a list of ingredients on the...
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Best wineries to visit on the Greek Islands

Greece: the cradle of Western civilization, where democracy, political science, mathematical principles and the secret...
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Wine Tasting Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts

Whether you are a wine newbie or an experienced taster, wine tasting events are a...
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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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10 Vineyards in Unusual or Dangerous Locations

Sometimes the best climate and locations where vines grow are not found in the most...
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The 10 Most Famous Spanish Wineries to Visit

For an unforgettable wine holiday, think of Spain - the country with the largest surface area...
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Port & Cheese – 5 Unexpected Pairings

I love wine and cheese on their own but I prefer them together. The two...
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Guide to Portugal’s Port Wine

Port – the real stuff, from grapes grown in the terraced vineyards of the Douro and made...
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A 3 Minute History of Port Wine

The English & Scottish Factor Port is an iconic wine with a lot of history...
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Inside … J Vineyards & Winery

J Vineyards & Winery produce a range of exceptional sparkling and varietal wines in Russian...
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More than just reds: our guide to the diverse styles of Bordeaux

There is no such thing as a bad time to drink wine. Fact. Whether it’s...
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10 Key Varietals Of Georgian Wine

  Which grapes do you find in the wines of Georgia? With 500 indigenous grape...
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Eat and Drink Like a Local in… Moldova

  Tucked away in Eastern Europe, Moldova draws much of its cultural and gastronomic heritage...
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The Amazing World of Wine Around Dubrovnik

To learn more about the hidden wine gems of Croatia we interviewed Croatian sommelier, Ksenija...
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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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Spotlight on… Champagne Ruinart Rosé

When it comes to the art of creating champagne, there is an extra requirement for...
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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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Wine 101: Pinot Noir

  If you watched The Wine Show this week you might have found yourself craving...
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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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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 Grape of the Week – Zinfandel

Charismatic Zinfandel: our wine grape of the week We’re sure you’ve knocked back and enjoyed a...
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Winerist discovers… Washington State

  Recently at Winerist, we’ve been getting into a region that is not nearly as...
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5 Top Grenache Wines in South Africa

Grenache used to be the most planted red grape selection across the world, with substantial...
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Wine Lovers Continue to Toast Worldwide

Consumers' love for wine has not deteriorated even after so many years. Despite the fact...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Chile

Thanks to its extreme geography, Chile is a highly fertile ground for wine growers. Here is...
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Is There Pepper in My Wine?

When it comes to the flavour of a wine, it’s a group effort. Most notes...
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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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Wine Regions near Palermo

Palermo is the capital of Sicily. Sicily is the largest Italian region in terms of...
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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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Wine and Steak Pairing

Some things are just meant to be paired together. Peanut butter and jelly, tomato and...
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A Wine Guide for Your Summer Wedding

A summer wedding can be pretty tricky weather wise. You never know if it’s going...
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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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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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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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Everything You Need To Know About Drinking Champagne

Did you know that Champagne is actually a French Region? Champagne raises many questions for...
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Best Wineries to Visit in Etna, Sicily

In the shadow of Mount Etna… grapes, vines and winemakers. Get ready to discover the...
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Visiting Vineyards in Madrid

What comes to mind when you think of Spanish wines? Maybe a trusty Rioja? Perhaps...
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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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17 Georgian Grape Varieties to look out for in 2017

There are approximately 530 unique grape varieties in Georgian that have been recorded by a...
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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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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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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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The Top Wine Trends Expected in 2017

The Top Wine Trends Expected in 2017 The wine world is a constantly growing industry....
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Why Brazil is the next sparkling wine destination – On the Brazilian wine trail

Brazil is best known for the sandy Copacabana beaches and it's caipirinha, it's national cocktail....
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Meet the Winemakers from Bouchon Family Wines, Maule Valley, Chile

The Buchon family's winemaking story began in 1887 when Emile Bouchon settled in Chile having...
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Discover the Food and Wine of Rioja

Discover more about Rioja wines & its traditional food Located in the north of Spain,...
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INTERNATIONAL ALBARINO DAY & FESTIVAL

International Alabarino Day was celebrated one day only in August. 2016 will see the celebration...
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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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Everything You Need to Know about Organic and Biodynamic Wine Production

Biodynamic and organic viticulture are methods of production that certain winemakers favour to help them...
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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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DRINKS+ MEDIA GROUP: PRESENTATION AND FIRST UKRAINIAN WINE TASTING ON TWO CONTINENTS

Winerist has been advocating Eastern European winemaking countries such as Moldova and Georgia for quite...
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The Providores & Tapa Room – Europe’s largest list of New Zealand wines and the best Laksa in London

On our hunt for London’s best wine and food spots, we came across this hidden...
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Free Wine, Wine without walls led by Alice Feiring

While there are no legal criteria for the definition of “natural wine”, and calling wines...
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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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Christmas Wine Tips

Christmas is very much a time for traditions and every family has its own sacrosanct...
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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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The Mosel-Wein-Nachts-Markt: Wine, Culture and Christmas Shopping on the Mosel

The Mosel-Wein-Nachts-Markt – Wine, Culture and Christmas Shopping on the Mosel If you have ever...
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12 Facts You Didn’t know About Carménère

Merlot and Carménère were often confused but never thought to be identical. Carménère is one...
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Discover the Fascinating Story Behind Carménère

It has been 21 years since the rediscovery of Carménère, Chile’s signature grape, and today...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 24TH NOVEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Why...
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Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!

      Every year, the third Thursday of November in France announces the arrival...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 17TH NOVEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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Cheers to Tempranillo Day!

The 12th of November we celebrate the International Day of one of wine lover’s favourite...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 10TH NOVEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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Happy International Merlot Day

We know Merlot lovers doesn’t need a special reason to enjoy a glass of their...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 3rd NOVEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What...
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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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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 20TH OCTOBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 13TH OCTOBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 6TH OCTOBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What...
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What are de-alcoholised wines?

  As we step into October, we cannot forget that some people will be taking...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. What...
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7 unexpected health benefits of drinking wine

We love wine. We know it tastes great but we didn’t actually know just how...
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TEST YOUR VINTELLIGENCE! 15TH SEPTEMBER 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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Test Your Vintelligence! 8th September 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Which...
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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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Mas du Soleilla Wines – Exclusive 20% for Winerist

We want to share with you a  little secret -  a personal wine recommendation from Mas...
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Glass Stoppers are Trending in the Languedoc

First time i encountered wine bottle glass stoppers was at the London Wine Fair a...
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Test your Vintelligence! 11th August 2015

It's time for our weekly Vintelligence question! How good is your wine knowledge? 1. Slate-rich...
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Orange Wine is the New Pink!

It is not orange and is not made out of orange peels but it tastes...
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Our Guide to Wine & BBQ Pairing this Summer!

Summer is here! After a nice (cold and rainy) winter, the sun has finally shown...
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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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Getting to Know Sparkling Wines

There are a lot of moments that sounds like bubbles. A wedding, a special occasion,...
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Reasons To Love And Try Greek Wine

Why hasn't Greek wine taken off in the UK? Andrew Barrow explains why we need...
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Visit The 6 Best Wineries in Sicily for True Marsala Wine

Once upon a time… the Marsala wine. To be honest, it still keeps on being produced, sold...
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5 Things You Can Find in a Sicilian Palmento

When you travel through Sicily, chances are that you come across some palmento, but what...
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Top Tips on Pairing Wine and Food

Hosting a dinner party can be a stressful ordeal. There’s no doubt it’s fun to...
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The History of the Corkscrew in Pictures

For wine lovers around the world the corkscrew is an invaluable tool. Ranging from modern...
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Wines With A Conscience – Earth Day 2015

Today is Earth Day, an annual global event which champions the protection of the environment....
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Crowdfunding Sites – Changing the Wine World

The winos of the world are showing their altruistic colours and flocking to crowdfunding sites...
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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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Can You Age Wine Underwater? Winemakers Taking the Plunge

It has been shown that bottles of wine recovered from shipwrecks experience a different aging...
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Can You Guess The Top 10 Wine Producing Regions of the World? Part 1

Can you guess the top 10 wine-producing regions in the world? | Create infographics Did...
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Can You Guess The Top 10 Wine Producing Regions of the World? Part 2

Following on from part 1 of the top 10 wine producing regions of the world, here is...
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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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Discover Chêne Bleu and La Verriere, Provence’s Award-Winning Winery and Villa

In the heart of Provence’s beautiful countryside sits Domaine de la Verriere. Once a medieval...
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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 1: Guided Theory

Following on from my basic wine tasting guide, we now understand what we have 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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Lawsuit Creates Panic over Arsenic in Wines – Should We Be Worried?

Does your wine contain dangerous amounts of arsenic? Here are the facts behind the lawsuit....
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6 Delicious Spring Food and Wine Pairings

A new season is upon us, so it’s time to spring clean your wine rack!...
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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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The History and Wine of Andalucia

If you are an aficionado of fine wine, Andalucía is definitely the place for you....
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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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Best Wineries in Lazio to Visit

Most travellers heading to Lazio for a holiday are coming to see the city of...
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How to Taste Wine – The Beginner’s Wine Tasting Guide

Wine tasting does not have to be as complicated as people make it out to...
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Greece and the History of Wine

  The Origins of Wine You can trace the origins of wine all the way...
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Putting British Wines on the Map

Did you know that there are over 400 vineyards in England and Wales? Despite lying...
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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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10 of the Best Wineries in Piedmont to Experience

Benvenuti a Piemonte. I’m sure you have heard of Tuscany and the Veneto, probably even the wine regions...
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Intermediate Wine Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Welcome to Winerist's second wine knowledge quiz - this time it's at an intermediate 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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A Lesson in Terroir (and Wine Love) from Chateauneuf-du-Pape

For me, it was the Chateauneuf-du-Pape that started it all. I fell in love with...
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Discovering the Czech Republic and the Moravian Wine Region

Living in the Czech Republic means I am surrounded by rich history, beautiful chateaux and...
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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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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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3 Wineries in Valpolicella to Get You Started

Never been to Valpolicella? If you are a wine lover, sooner or later you’re going...
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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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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 Best Wines for Christmas Dessert

Have you ever played the drinking game "Two Truths and a Lie"? It was all...
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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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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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An Introduction to Famous Australian Wines

  Australian wines are some of the most well-known in the world; to help you...
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Australian Grape Varieties – Whites

Australia produces some of the world's most famous wine brands and is fast becoming one...
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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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Grape Stomping in Champagne at Harvest

The word Champagne is generally not associated with red wine, and even less with grape...
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Napa – An in-depth guide to Calistoga

Napa Valley’s most northerly town - Calistoga, is a destination location for all seasons. For globe...