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Seven wine faux pas you should really avoid
Don’t embarrass yourself in front of seasoned oenophiles.
Posted on: 18/01/2019 by Rachel England
Tagged: Faux Pas Wine Pouring Tasting Storage Opening Mistakes Party Dinner
RBS International: Making a case for fine wine
Wine is outpacing other alternative investments, including classic cars, antique furniture and diamonds-and Brexit is likely to push prices up.
Posted on: 14/01/2019 by Xenia Taliotis
Tagged: RBC RBS International Fine Wine Brexit Alternative Investments
Fine wine news roundup: 5 – 11 January
Neal Martin’s 2017 Burgundy scores, Dom Perignon 2008 and extremely rare Screaming Eagle
Posted on: 11/01/2019 by Rachel England
Tagged: Burgundy 2017 En Primeur Dom Perignon 2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival Screaming Eagle Penfolds
Seven wine destinations for escaping the cold
From weekends in Europe to long-haul adventures, these wine escapes will warm you up this winter.
Posted on: 09/01/2019 by Rachel England
Tagged: Wine Holiday Holidays Sicily Italy Alentego Portugal Santorini Greece Colchagau Valley Chile Napa Valley Swartland Margaret River Australia
Fine wine news roundup: 29 December – 4 January
Fine wine beats equities, yearly market gains and 2018’s best performers.
Posted on: 04/01/2019 by Rachel England
Tagged: Liv-ex Wine Performance Burgundy Chateau d’Yquem Yquem Records
How to cook with wine
There’s more to it than simply slugging it into a sauce.
Posted on: 03/01/2019 by Rachel England
Tagged: Cooking Wine Red Wine White Wine Recipes Dinner Party Cooking Wine
Fine wine news roundup: 8-14 December
Fine wine more stable than gold, Mouton reveals new label design and Cristal takes 2018’s top trade spot.
Posted on: 14/12/2018 by Rachel England
Tagged: Wine Gold Cristal Mouton Zachys Auction Christmas
How much wine do you need for a party?
Here’s how to make sure your guests’ glasses never run dry.
Posted on: 11/12/2018 by Rachel England
Tagged: Party How Much Wine Red Wine White Wine Champagne Guests Christmas Event
Forbes: Fine Wine Investing Counters Volatility Of 'Stock-Denominated' Portfolios
As Brexit and economic uncertainty continue to drive market volatility, portfolio diversification is proving more important than ever.
Posted on: 10/12/2018 by Cult Wines
Tagged: Forbes Wine Market Financial Market Article Cult Wines
Fine wine news roundup: 1-7 December
Broader market gains, Vega Sicilia Unico 2009 and ‘a new chapter for great Bordeaux’.
Posted on: 07/12/2018 by Rachel England
Tagged: Wine Market Vega Sicilia Unico 2009 Bordeaux Lisa Perrotti Brown Mouton Rothschild
10 great Christmas gifts for wine lovers
Our pick of Christmas treats for anyone who enjoys a good glass
Posted on: 06/12/2018 by Rachel England
Tagged: Christmas Xmas Gifts Top 10 Presents Wine Lover Stocking Fillers Wine
Sine Qua Non Masterclass...and friends
My tasting notes started to get a little sketchy from here on in - the 15% ABV was kicking in, good conversation was flowing and simply enjoying the wines seemed just as important as trying to dissect them.
Posted on: 04/12/2018 by Tom Whittington
Tagged: Sine Qua Non Masterclass Cult Wines Event Tasting Notes