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Nani Rizzi Prosecco Brut DOCG
Our featured superstar wine of the month is a Prosecco made by Nani Rizzi, a small family-run winery in the valley of Valdobbiadene, north-west Italy. Valdobbiadene is situated in Treviso, and is the most prestigious region for the production of Prosecco in the world. The pleasant fresh climate, mineral soils, and the southern exposure of […]
Try Koshu! A Japanese Wine
Chris and I went to Cornwall recently, and during our trekking I discovered a peculiar wine, Koshu, made with the only indigenous Japanese grape variety whose has the same name. Cultivated in Caucasus, this variety was imported in Japan through the Silk Road around a thousand years ago. The Koshu grape likes extreme climates with […]
Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Gala Dinner
Last week Chris and Simona were initiated into the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as Professionnels du Vin. They attended a fantastic dinner at the Lancaster Hotel. Simona, “Great food and superb wines. However, my superstar wine of the night has to be the Italian Amarone, Costasera by Masi… as usual, Italians do it better!” Posted on […]
New Dates Added to WSET Level 2 Course!
Do you want to broaden your knowledge of wines and spirits? Take a Level 2 WSET course with us! Within the space of 3 days you’ll have enough wine and spirits knowledge to be professionally qualified! Our wine school has a 100% pass rate. We are passionate about wine and spirits, and we deliver exciting […]
Grape Harvest Festival Time!
Harvest has started in most of the Mediterranean countries. This is a very demanding labour period, however it is also a time of celebration. Grape harvest is a symbol of prosperity, a way to celebrate the end of the summer and to welcome the cooler season. One way to celebrate this moment is to bake […]