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    The Right Kind of Mulled Wine(Post)

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    Greetings from Chalmers...(Post)

    Tell us the story of the winery. The Chalmers family’s commitment to innovation and excellence has made them a pivotal force in the Australian wine scene and saw them collectively named Gourmet Trav ...

    Tried & Tested: Paella with Franck Massard's El Mago Organic Garnacha(Post)

    I'm often put off making paella, down to a preconceived idea that the lengthier list of ingredients makes it a much much trickier dish to make.  Quite a firm fan of risotto as my go-to alternative, I ...

    The Stars of the Show(Post)

    There are plenty of wine tastings around – but I haven’t seen many as well attended as the annual Great Western Wine Portfolio Tasting, with over 450 enthusiastic guests, creating bustle, noise and c ...

    Decoding a wine label(Post)

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    Tried & Tested: Confit tomatoes with 'The Mighty Biferno'(Post)

    'The Mighty Biferno' is a brilliant red wine that anyone can enjoy - great with food, a reasonable price, and very easy drinking. Recommended with Italian food; pizza, pasta, and tomatoes, I thought ...

    Wine & Cheese Matching at Christmas(Post)

    Say Cheese...to some surprising wine matches It’s the time of year for Port and cheese, but although this classic mix can be wonderful, it is not the case for all the cheeses on your festive table. L ...

    Holiday wine made easy...(Post)

    According to consumer research by a number of travel companies, over 45% of us are planning a holiday in the UK this summer, with the South-West of England sharing the top popularity spot with Scotla ...

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