Food-&-Beverage
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Cellar disposal
Selling off your prized stash or investment portfolio of wines can be nervewracking, gut-wrenching, highly rewarding and fun - or even all in turn. So how do you get the best deal you can? Here's a full guide from a trade insider
8 min |
February 2023
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FIVE OF THE BEST Premium vodkas
The arrival of premium vodka can be traced back to the 1990s, when the category's overall popularity had gone stratospheric. Led by new brands such as Belvedere and Grey Goose, these spirits came in sleek, eye-catching bottles, and captured the imagination of drinkers around the globe.
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February 2023
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Distilled
Your guide to the latest trends in spirits and cocktails
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February 2023
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DARK RUM revolution
People who like rum tend to really love it. The unrestrained nature of the spirit means that the pace of innovation among producers is fast, with new cask-ageing techniques and flavour styles emerging all the time, notably among the dark rums
6 min |
February 2023
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Catalonia's exciting winemakers
Independent thinking and a fearless vision characterise this region in Spain's far northeast, where many producers are pushing the boundaries in Spanish wine. Meet 14 at the forefront of the action
10+ min |
February 2023
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6 REGIONS DISHES WINES
Join us on a region-by-region trip through some of the very best food and wine Spain has to offer
10+ min |
February 2023
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RIAS BAIXAS
Spain's 'top left corner' stands out for its verdant countryside and dramatic Atlantic coastline, its calling card the increasingly popular Albariño whites. Here are the essentials on the region, its producers and wines
10 min |
February 2023
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EXPLORING SPAIN Day trips for wine lovers
North to south, Spain truly does have something for everyone - from its monumental and groundbreaking architecture to charming villages, splendid beaches and rugged countryside
10+ min |
February 2023
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Victoria Mulu-Munywoki
Kenya-based sommelier, consultant and retailer
2 min |
February 2023
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Blistered green bean tacos with tomato pico & toasted almonds
Meat-free, the dynamic flavours of fresh veg, herbs, nuts and chillies call for an equally fresh and fruity dry white to bring it all together
5 min |
October 2022
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Mexico’s other agave spirits
There’s more to Mexican spirits than tequila, so start exploring the territory of mezcal, raicilla and bacanora and discover a whole new dimension to the agave plant
6 min |
October 2022
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Willamette Valley PINOT GRIS
Pinot Gris has found the perfect home in Oregon’s well-known Willamette Valley region, but it’s only now starting to reach its full potential – in affordable, easy-drinking styles as well as more serious, ageworthy bottlings
10 min |
October 2022
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País in Chile
For centuries it was written off as a variety destined only for rustic wines, but today País is enjoying a new lease of life in southern Chile. And some much needed TLC from a few key winemakers is revealing its full potential
8 min |
October 2022
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Uruguay’s COASTAL WHITES
Over the past two decades, white wine has been gaining ground in this red-dominated country, as inventive winemakers explore different terroirs – and varieties – to great (and delicious) effect
8 min |
October 2022
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A fork in the wine road
Wineries across Napa and Sonoma are elevating the average tasting experience by pairing wines with chef-driven, multi-course menus served in spectacular settings. We’ve picked out 10 of the best to try
6 min |
October 2022
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Alejandro Vigil
Inside a professional’s everyday life | Winemaking director, and Wines of Argentina president
2 min |
October 2022
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Rasteau’s NEW LOOK
Thanks to changes in both consumer tastes and the climate, a gentler, more considered style of winemaking has led to a fresher, more elegant interpretation of this former powerhouse
9 min |
October 2022
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The rise of CALIFORNIA CABERNET FRANC
Move over Cabernet Sauvignon. The savoury, herbal intrigue of Cabernet Franc is now the grape on everyone’s lips in California. Here we chart its history and ascendancy in the Golden State, recommending 20 top wines to try from a comprehensive tasting of 60 wines
10+ min |
October 2022
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French influence in ARGENTINA
From the 1850s until today, a host of innovative, risk-taking French winemakers and entrepreneurs have crossed the Atlantic to make their mark on Argentinian wine
10+ min |
October 2022
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A welcome return to our global judging panels
It was the DWWA’s first time back at full strength since 2019, and it broke all records. An astonishing 18,244 wines were assessed by 237 judges, but the selection process was as tough as ever. Our Co-Chair explains the process of awarding the sought-after medals
3 min |
September 2022
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Hermione Ireland
Wine book publisher, Académie du Vin Library | Inside a professional’s everyday life
3 min |
September 2022
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FIVE OF THE BEST: REPOSADO TEQUILAS
Tequila has different age classifications – blanco, reposado, añejo and extra añejo – depending on how much time the spirit spends in barrel. Blancos spend no time in oak, while añejos spend at least one year, and extra añejos a minimum of three years. Reposado translates as ‘rested’, and is defined as being aged in oak for at least two months but less than a year. This means reposados are versatile tequilas that you can either use in cocktails or sip neat.
2 min |
September 2022
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Predicted growth for UK wine due to climate change
A warmer climate may further boost UK wine production in the next two decades and Pinot Noir is a grape variety to watch, new ‘near-term’ modelling has found.
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September 2022
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Walla Walla Valley for wine lovers
Mainly in Washington State but crossing into Oregon, too, the Walla Walla Valley AVA is an exciting place to explore, with a wide choice of tasting rooms to visit and places to eat
5 min |
September 2022
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EUROPE in 12 top winery visits
If you’re clever about it, you can have some amazing holiday winery experiences, and keep your non-wine-loving partner happy too. These estates really do offer something for everyone
8 min |
September 2022
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Anglesey salt & pepper fritto misto
A summer holiday classic, these mouthwateringly crispy, salty bites of tender vegetables and delectable seafood will pair perfectly with a very dry sparkling or minerally white, served nice and cold
5 min |
September 2022
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Gin cocktails for summer
Ah, gin: as if you needed an excuse. But now’s the perfect season for experimenting with crisp, refreshing gin cocktails to enjoy at home on warm sunny evenings and lazy weekends
5 min |
September 2022
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THE OTHER NECTAR OF THE GODS
Olive oil and wine have long defined the gastronomic cultures and trading ties of the Mediterranean basin. Why are they such inseparable companions?
8 min |
September 2022
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Wood and winemaking
Spice, smoke, vanilla, coconut... wood can be a game-changer for a wine. Producers who use it face myriad decisions: specific type, place of origin, size of vessel, toasting level – all key to what you smell and taste
10 min |
September 2022
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Tasmania
The wines coming out of this unique island state today are fresh, complex and lively. Their quality is testament to the winemakers who spotted its potential in the 1980s, overcoming serious climatic challenges to produce some exemplary wines
10+ min |