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The Conversion Group is pleased to announce a major investment in the Académie du Vin Library, a newly launched publishing house specialising in wine writing of the past, present and future
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Today it can feel like much of the focus is on seeking out small, boutique producers. While it’s undoubtedly great to discover a tiny, niche producer, this shouldn’t be mutually exclusive with enjoying their polar opposite.
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Xavier Rousset MS is a restaurateur, entrepreneur and award-winning sommelier
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On 30 July, the Worshipful Company of Distillers and the IWSC hosted their 12th Annual Spirits Tasting in London
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If you're a small wine producer from a classic region and want to carry on the family tradition but already have a full-time job, one attractive and immensely practical solution is to join the local winemaking co-operative.
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Colin Hampden-White, Aidy Smith and Helena Nicklin are a trio of drinks writers and presenters
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Cocktail bartender Ryan Chetiyawardana, aka Mr Lyan, has been involved in some of the world’s best bars for over 15 years
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The very fashionable Albariño has a number of similarities with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc: its popularity on retail shelves, its flavour profile, and it’s also great value for money.
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George Restrepo is a Columbian publicist, photographer, bartender, and co-founder of the largest Spanish spirits and mixology platform, Coctelería Creativa
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When talking about ageworthy wines from classic regions, Bordeaux, Rhone, Burgundy and California come to mind, and rightly so. But one wine which always seems to be forgotten is Rioja.
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