Old World Wine
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Wine on Madeira, Portuguese Atlantic Island
By: Solange Hando
Madeira fortified wine is well known for its excellence but the island's noble grapes also produce quality dinner wines, increasingly popular with connoisseurs. more...
How to Plan a Wine Tasting Party
By: Sarah Goddard
You don't need to be a wine guru to impress your friends with a unique wine tasting party. All it takes is a bit of organization and a touch of creativity. more...
In: French Wine
As part of their worldwide program of wine presentations, members of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux conduct a tasting event in Geneva. more...
By: Sarah Goddard
For years, Portuguese wine meant Port and Madeira, but that is now changing as the world quickly discovers Portugal's quality dry wines of exceptional value. more...
Wine Gifts for Wine Lovers, Cheap or Expensive
By: Helen Smeaton
Wine lovers are easy to buy for with this list of wine gifts for Christmas from cheap corkscrews, glass charms and pourers to luxury decanters and vintage fine wine. more...
How to Invest in Fine Wine, Vintage Bordeaux
In: French Wine
By: Helen Smeaton
Buying vintage wines may sound like a high risk strategy, but complete novices can safely invest in fine wine from Bordeaux by using a specialist wine investment company. more...
The DNA of the Chasselas Grape
Recent findings show that the Chasselas grape is Swiss, more specifically from the area around Lake Geneva that to this day produces the world's finest Chasselas wines. more...
How to Order Wine at a Restaurant
By: Olivia Hull
Navigating a restaurant wine list shouldn't require a GPS. There are many resources available to match the right wine with the right meal (and budget). more...
French Wines, Whites and Reds in Savoie-Alps
In: French Wine
By: Solange Hando
In the foothills of the French Alps, Savoie offers a wide range of quality wines, on a par with the finest vintages in the country. more...
Port Wine Shippers – Why are They So British?
By: Iain Manson
To buy port wine is to buy into Portugal's history. And the British have acquired more of a taste than any other nation for the fortified wine of the River Douro. more...
Buy Port Wine and Give Your Taste Buds a Treat
By: Iain Manson
What is port wine? Well, it's a fortified wine, and it comes in many styles: tawny port wine and late bottled vintage to name but two. And the best port wine is wonderful more...
How to Pair Red and White Wine with Food
By: Olivia Hull
It has been said red wine should be paired with beef and white wine with fish and chicken. The rule may not be so strict, but it's still a helpful guideline. more...
Buying Greek Wines Online in the UK
By: Mike Gerrard
Greek wines are online, with wines from islands like Kefalonia and Santorini, so whether it's red, white, sparkling or even retsina, it can be bought on the internet. more...
Pairing Food With Wine: Champagne
In: French Wine
By: Graeme Hay
Picking the right food to go with any wine is hard, this article aims to provide a generalized list of foods that match a bottle of bubbly. more...
