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The Ultimate Guide to Champagne 101

Ever wondered what makes Champagne so special? Why's it the most famous sparkling wine in the world, and why does it command such high prices? We take you through the essential need-to-know element...

The World's Top 10 Most Under Rated Wine Regions

There are so many wine regions in the world, it's perhaps inevitable that some are overlooked. However, some of the worlds best, classic wine regions are within this category, making them superb va...

Your Guide to Drinking French Wine in Paris

Paris, the city of love.... it turns out, it's also a wonderful city for wine! We adore Paris and so we've written a guide to share our favourite spots for a glass or two of French wine in the capi...

Make Sure You Know These Top 10 Wine Myths

There are many, many myths about the world of wine. Did you ever wonder if sulphites really give you headaches? Is older wine necessarily better? Does bottle shape have to do anything with quality?...

A Beginner's Guide to French Wine

France and wine are inextricably linked, with France being the hearbeat and the benchmark of the wine world. Understanding this incredible, romantic country on the other handy isn't quite so easy! ...

The Best 10 Wine Bars and Wine Shops in London

London is the heartbeat of wine culture in Europe, with wine from absolutely all over the world sipped, swirled and drank in this remarkable city. Wine lovers really are spoilt for choice here, so ...

The Worlds Most Important Wine Grapes Part II - White Wine

This week we're looking at the 5 Most Important White Grape Varieties in the World! Whether you prefer zesty, fresh white wine or buttery and soft, understanding these 5 grape varieties will give y...

The Worlds Most Important Wine Grapes Part I - Red Wine

The flavour of wine is determined by grape variety more than any other factor, and learning a little bit about which grapes make which style of wine is a big step in understanding how to choose a b...

The Best Affordable Holiday Destinations for Wine Lovers

Wine travel doesn't necessarily have to be expensive, and there are several regions out there that offer a lot of bang for your buck. We've put together a list of 4 of our favourite wine destinatio...

The Ultimate Guide to Drinking Catalan Wine in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of Europe's greatest cities; sea, sun, culture and brilliant food. Did you also know it was a wonderful destinate for wine lovers, with several important wine regions within a shor...

How to Find Great Affordable Wine For Daily Drinking

Ever wondered how to find great wine without spending a huge amount of money? Ever looked at a wine selection and wondered why the prices were so different? Haven't we all. Come and read our guide ...

6 Reasons Why You Need The Lazenne Wine Check In Your Life

You'll be unsurprised to hear that we're huge fans of the Lazenne Wine Check, so much so that it follows us wherever we go! We had a think about what makes it so special and came up with a list of ...

Everything You Needed to Know about Visiting Seville and Tasting Sherry

Seville is Spain's quintessential city; baking hot, utterly beautiful and home to some of the loveliest, charming people in the country. With architecture from two separate empires to marvel at, de...

The Essential Guide to Discovering Italian Wine in Rome

It's hard not to be romantic in Rome. The soaring monuments, the delicious food and the Mediterranean sunshine beating down on a busy, bustling city. It's also a brilliant city to discover Italian ...

How to Read and Understand Wine Labels like a Sommelier

Wine labels are the gateway to understanding the wine inside the bottle, but they can be so confusing, changing from country to country and stylistically all different. Fear not, for help is at han...

How to Store Wine Safely in 6 Easy Steps

Storing wine can be tricky at the best of times, but lack of suitable space, particularly in very warm climates, can make matters much worse. There's conflicting evidence out there in terms of how ...

Our Top 10 Unmissable Portuguese Food and Wine Pairings

Whether you're in Portugal searching for the very best food and wine, or trying to recreate their wonderful dishes at home, this guide will give you some top suggestions on food and wine combinatio...

The Essential Wine Guide to exploring Porto and the Douro Valley

Your ultimate guide to exploring the wines of Porto and the Douro Valley. From vineyard visits to the thriving hub of Vila Nova de Gaia, wine shops, bars and everything inbetween. There's never bee...