Wines

Sipping fine wines in GREECE approved by the Queen’s wine and spirit merchant Berry Bros. & Rudd

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When you think of Greece, fine wine isn’t necessarily the first thing that springs to mind. Plump olives, feta cheese and punchy liqueurs are more in line with the spread I’d imagine from the arid country. But after sampling some of the grape-based tipples from Crete, I have altered my way of thinking. Crete is … Read more

Sommelier Banjo Harris Plane reveals exactly how long different wines can last once opened

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How long does your bottle of wine last once it’s open? Sommelier reveals when different varieties go off – and the best way to store each one Sommelier reveals how long a bottle of wine really lasts once it’s been opened Banjo Harris Plane shared views on how to enjoy types of wines at their … Read more

Austrian wines are wonderfully underpriced and have been great for so long

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Austrian wines are wonderfully underpriced and have been great for so long… so why are they not household names by now? By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:00 BST, 23 April 2020 | Updated: 22:00 BST, 23 April 2020 I’ve been banging the drum for Austrian wine so loudly for so … Read more

Ludicrously good value wines to kick off British Summer Times

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Ludicrously good value wines to kick off British Summer Time By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 28 March 2020 British Summer Time kicks off today and there are plenty of wines to cool and crack. Even better, I’ve found bunches of them … Read more

Here are some of the best vegan wines on the market

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With the rise of campaigns like ‘Veganuary’ there are now plenty of great-tasting wines that don’t contain animal-derived ingredients. Here are some of the best By Olly Smith Event for The Mail on Sunday Published: 22:03 GMT, 25 January 2020 | Updated: 16:26 GMT, 26 January 2020 Animal products in wine? Do some wines really … Read more