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''Accept what life offers you and try to drink from every cup''
Paolo Coelho

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Was Wine Originally Meant for Aging?

Spend enough time around wine geeks and you will eventually hear someone say that.....

The Biggest Wine Frauds Ever Uncorked

Wine is often described as.....

The Curious Case of the 75cl Wine Bottle

Every wine enthusiast eventually starts.....

Romanian Wine: Quiet Roots, Loud Analysis

Romanian wine doesn't have a quality problem; it has a.....

The Gospel According to the Sommelier

An entirely unnecessary investigation into the.....

From Sherry to Swartberg: The Palomino Glow-Up

Ever had a wine that feels like it’s sharing secrets from....

Tasting Time Itself – Vega Sicilia Único 1995

There are wines that tell stories. And then.....

Meet Marka: The Wild Side of Quinta do Noval

Tucked into the steep, sun-drenched terraces of...

My Wonder Wine

Romania is often reduced to tales of.....

2018 Léon Perdigal, Côtes-du-Rhône

Léon Perdigal is a true.....

2017 Gevrey-Chambertin, David Duband, ‘The Connaught Selection’

David Duband has made a name for himself in the world of.....

2004 Salon, Blanc De Blancs, Brut, 'Le Mesnil'

When it comes to Champagne, few.....

''At the end of the day, you really can’t make a wrong choice. As long as you pay attention to what it is that you don’t like about a wine each bottle will get you closer to what you do like. Take it one glass at a time!''

London, England, United Kingdom

Romanian by birth, British by residence, and permanently distracted by wine.

If you've never heard the term 'Sommelier' before, don't worry; half my family still thinks I just carry wine from one place to another.