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How to blog the perfect wine post
Originally posted on Vinthropology:
It is a very special feeling to be mesmerised and enchanted by the small things in life- something we experience as children and regretfully seem to forget as we grow older. Le Vigne di Raito is… -
How to engage with fellow bloggers? Part 1
Why Are You Following Our Blog was the title of an article I posted here over 2 years ago in which I traced how I had changed our blog focus over the years from being about our education aid work… Read More ›
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Discover how to learn about wine “actively”
It’s Not About The Wine is now published, a personal memoir that will inspire you to make a personal journey of discovery about wine. Chapters on wine with travel give you examples of wine tasting and discovery from winemakers in… Read More ›
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English Wine: Is England a Country?
My question relates to wine, not geopolitics, and is based on an “incident” with a wine app I use to “store” all of my wine collection and any tasting notes from wines drunk at home or in restaurants. I’ll leave… Read More ›
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Is perfectionism a strength?
Originally posted on Vinthropology:
I’ve had the great pleasure of designing the cover art for Brian Metters’ new book: “It’s Not About The Wine! A 50 years memoir of wine WITH history, philosophy, art, travel and people” Now available to… -
Wines 101 #1 Is this the best Chablis in the world?
Wines 101 is the title of my bucket list of wines to taste inspired by the book of the same name by Margaret Rand. Margaret has selected 101 wines from around the world that she believes demonstrate certain qualities making… Read More ›
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Is English Wine “sparkling” enough?
English sparkling wine …… a bit of a mouthful to ask for in your local supermarket when if you want something French, Italian or Spanish all you have to ask for is Champagne, Prosecco or Cava! Time for some serious… Read More ›