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World Malbec Day
Hands up if you knew that the 17th April was World Malbec Day? Ok, so it is not a high point in many people's calendar but it is well...
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Apr 17, 20234 min read
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February Wines of the Month meet food
One of the most common questions with wine is 'What could I pair this with?' or 'I am having this for dinner, what shall I drink with...
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Feb 10, 20233 min read
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THE LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
With only 11 sleeps to go to the big day, the Christmas shopping window is getting shorter and the anti is upping for those of us who...
alexandramarloes
Dec 14, 20224 min read
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Red, Red Wine of Rioja
Rioja is landlocked and located in North Central Spain. It has long been thought of as one of Spain's best wine regions, being one of...
alexandramarloes
Oct 5, 20224 min read
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Space for a pudding?
As we come to the latter part of Bordeaux wine month, it is important to acknowledge that Bordeaux is more than just red wine. While the...
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Sep 23, 20224 min read
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Bordeaux: Left Bank vs Right Bank - is there a difference?
When it comes to Bordeaux, there is a lot to know and it can be very intimidating. From the soaring price tags to immense critical...
alexandramarloes
Sep 9, 20225 min read
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Bordeaux Wine: a (very) brief history
Bordeaux is a big name in the wine world. Famous for producing bold red wines fit for aging and sweet white wine, you would struggle to...
alexandramarloes
Sep 2, 20225 min read
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A Celebration of Pinot Noir
I'll hold my hands up now and say this grape is a big favourite of mine, so if this post seems a little biased then it probably is. But...
alexandramarloes
Aug 17, 20225 min read
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Vine Language 101 pt 1
There is a reason why we called the blog 'vine language' and that is because when it comes to wine, there are a lot of funky words thrown...
alexandramarloes
Aug 12, 20224 min read
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Spotlight on: Albert Bichot Julienas Roche Granit (2016)
The Bichot Family settled in Burgundy in 1350 (aka a long time ago) and since this time the family's coat of arms and symbol (the Doe)...
alexandramarloes
Aug 5, 20223 min read
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Welcome to Vine Language
Have you ever wanted to know a little more about wine? Wanted to impress your friends when looking at a wine menu? Wanted to know why...
alexandramarloes
Aug 4, 20221 min read
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