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Old World winemakers flock to New York State’s hot winemaking spot
Brill Brit bubbles and beyond
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Book review: Wines of the French Alps, by Wink Lorch
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Foraging for Pignoletto in the Bolognese hills: Emilia-Romagna Trip Report 2019
Circle members Neil Fairlamb, Justin Keay and Stephen Barrett voyaged into the wine regions of northern Italy on a Circle trip to Emilia-Romagna from 31st May to 2nd June. They share their experiences of this delicious corner of Italy, from the underrated delights of Pignoletto (both in its bubbly and still rendition) to the tempting trattorias and delectable cuisine of the region.
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Meet the Friend: Sue Harris
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The Wines of Great Britain by Stephen Skelton MW: A review
Stephen Skelton MW is without doubt an authoritative writer on the subject of Great Britain's vineyards, not only as a highly regarded expert on viticulture (his book Viticulture: An Introduction to Commercial Grape Growing for Wine Production is the viticulture bible for diploma and MW students) but he’s also been a keen observer and participant in British wine for over 40 years.
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Remembering a sherry sensation
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Meet the Member: Julia Sevenich
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Meet the Friend: Rebecca Fraser
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Wink Lorch releases Wines of the French Alps book
Wink Lorch has released her second book, Wines of the French Alps: Savoie, Bugey and beyond, which she self-published at the end of July under the imprint Wine Travel Media.
Wink had advance funding from 450 backers of the Kickstarter campaign she ran in 2017. She notes that backers were extremely supportive when she had to put back publication several times due to the illness and subsequent de...
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