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A Return to Pleasure in Wine?
Hello. It’s been a long time since I’ve sat down to write for my old friend Wine Woman & Song. It’s been so long, it feels new again. Which is where I want it to be. The Google beast punishes the...
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This Engineer’s Question at a Wine Tasting Made Me Think About Time and Life
“Ok, but does a winemaker think about movement in wine?” This was the question by an engineer at a wine tasting of Dom Perignon vintages ten years ago. I still think about it. “I hear you talk about...
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The Year Without Smell
In the greater scheme of things it was nothing. But it was a peculiar type of nothing that lasted for months. I lost my sense of smell during the c19 times. As you can imagine, smell is important for...
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This Throwaway Remark About Terroir Has Stayed With Me for 7 years
Some people collect empty crisp packets, I collect throwaway remarks on twitter about wine. It could have been 7 years ago, when an American blogger touring Beaujolais wineries tweeted something along...
View ArticleNew Greek Red Wine: Waitrose Agiorgitiko
There’s a new Greek red wine at Waitrose: Strofilia Mountain Fish Agiorgitiko. Greek red wine at a reasonable price is hard to get hold of outside Greece. People often forget that it’s one of the most...
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10 Facts About Martinique Rum (That Will Make You Want to Book a Tropical...
Ah, rum. What is the first thought that springs to mind? Pirates, island paradises, and shivers of Captain Jack Sparrow. Rum reminds me of freedom and adventure. Martinique, a small island in the...
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Priced Out of Fine Wine? Why You Should Look to Dão Red Wines Today
The Dão region in Portugal has always fascinated me due to the amazing reds you can find for an affordable price, and the fact that it’s so often overlooked by wine lovers. When you have tasted some...
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Frappato: A Guide to Summer’s Essential Red
From the island where there is ice-cream for breakfast, Frappato red wine knows how to cool you down when the temperature rises. The best comes from the hot region of Ragusa in southern Sicily, where...
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How to Shop for Vegan Wine: What You Need to Know
If you have recently gone vegan and are looking for a way to replace your old go-to wines with vegan wine, then you are in luck. With the growing popularity of vegan wines, there are now more options...
View ArticleThe Human Element in Terroir: A Take on Natural Winemaking and Perfumery
Ah, terroir. The French concept that defines the influence of the environment on the taste of a wine. To some, it’s a philosophical idea, a way to connect with the earth and understand our place in...
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