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How to match food and wine

A brief but comprehensive guide to all the factors at play when selecting which wine to go with you food.

The Wine Awards Roll in for Waitrose

Waitrose win Supermarket Wine Merchant of the year plus a host of other accolades.

A Good Year? - Living The Dream

Have you ever dreamed of emulating Russell Crowe in 'The Good Year', giving up the 9-5 job, moving to France and running a vineyard? Well that is exactly what Mike and Sue Spring decided to do and are now living the dream, buying and running a successful vineyard producing high quality wines.

An introduction to South African Wine

Try out the best of wines from South Africa. The best of old and new world viticlutire, a brief synopsis on South African wine plus some recommendations.

A Wine about Home Insurance

Don't forget to include your wine collection when assessing your contents insurance an often overlooked but potentially very valuable asset. Article submitted by moneysupermarket.com.

The Health Benefits of White Wine

Much has been written about the health benefits of Red Wine, but what about the health benefits of white wine? 

Understanding French Wine

A brief overview of the categorisations of French wines including the lowdown on AOCs, Vin Du Pays, Crus, Villages and many other interesting titbits.

Matching Food and Wine

Some great orginal recipes with a recommended wine to match.

Our Current Top 6 wines

Our personal recommendations - including a great English sparkling wine fit to compete with the best Champagnes, plus a delightful Pinot Noir from Martinborough.

Decanting Wine

Knowing why, when and how to decant wine.

Wine Blog

Read what Andy & Jose have been drinking lately.

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