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Wine on Madeira, Portuguese Atlantic Island

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

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...

Tasting French Wines

In: French Wine

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

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...

The Dry Wines of Portugal

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

By: Gail Mangold-Vine

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

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?

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

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

In: Portuguese Wine/Port

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

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

In: Old World Wine (general)

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...

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