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Viognier In-Focus

When it's good, Viognier is a peach-scented, round, rich white with a succulent edge and a nuttiness that gets more pronounced with age. This is an ancient variety believed to...

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Syrah In-Focus

Possibly the most successful variety worldwide, Syrah/Shiraz produces world-class wines in many corners of the globe. Recent DNA mapping shows it almost certainly originates in France, rather than Shiraz in...

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International Sauvignon Blanc Day

International Sauvignon Blanc day falls on the first Friday of May (apparently) and it’s a nice excuse to plough on through those bottles you’ve already bought...

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International Riesling Day

Riesling is much misunderstood. It is synonymous with Germany, where it makes up about a quarter of all plantings (and accounts for 40% of global production...

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Focus On Rioja – Do You Know Your Crianza From Your Joven?!

Rioja, as most people know, is a region within Spain, writes Tiffany Vernon, Wine Adviser in our Shrewsbury Cellars Shop. Any wines labelled as Rioja must...

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