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victoriadaskal
Dec 10, 2024
Christmas Gifts for Wine Lovers
Creative gift ideas from grape-based skincare to luxurious glassware, inspiring wine books, wine trips, and more. GRAPE-BASED BEAUTY...
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victoriadaskal
Dec 2, 2024
Pinea: Extreme Excellence in Ribera del Duero
Over the past 42 years, Ribera del Duero has evolved into one of Spain's premier wine-producing regions. This remarkable transformation...
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victoriadaskal
Oct 30, 2024
Data-Driven Decadence: English Sparkling Wine at Hundred Hills
Day-trip from London; a tour of the vineyard, winery, cellars and tasting room.
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victoriadaskal
Oct 23, 2024
Two Radically Different Styles of Spanish Albariño: From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean + 6 Must Try Examples from Around the World
When does a grape officially go mainstream? Not yet in the big leagues as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño has...
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victoriadaskal
Apr 12, 2024
Wine & Literature: Where Culture, Stories, and Vino Unite
Literary wine pairings for curious connoisseurs. "Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world," said Ernest Hemingway. We know...
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victoriadaskal
Mar 22, 2024
How to Write a Book and Get it Published
Tips from the 2024 London Book Fair Earlier this month I attended the London Book Fair, a three-day trade event with over 100 seminars on...
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victoriadaskal
Mar 13, 2024
The 6 Must-Visit English Vineyards for Wine Enthusiasts in 2024
'Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried with fewer tensions and more tolerance.' - Benjamin Franklin With that sentiment in mind,...
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victoriadaskal
Jan 11, 2024
Can Damp January Pave a Path to Mindful Consumption?
What is the difference between dry and damp January? What are the best nonalcoholic options to try?
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victoriadaskal
Dec 23, 2023
Reaching for the sky in Requena
How an international partnership breathed life into a forgotten wine land. Halfway along Spain’s Mediterranean coastline, the historical...
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victoriadaskal
Dec 18, 2023
Which wines for the holidays? five experts divulge their top Christmas wine tips...
What’s the best wine to drink at Christmas? Where to find best-value wine and what to splurge on. What gift to bring for the host? And more!
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victoriadaskal
Oct 19, 2023
What is Regenerative Viticulture?
Building on the principles of organic, biodynamic, and sustainable viticulture, regenerative viticulture focuses on rejuvenating soil...
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victoriadaskal
Sep 15, 2023
Hidden Gem under our noses: Costières de Nîmes
The term hidden gem gets bandied around in the wine world, usually denoting a little-known wine region that offers good value for wine....
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victoriadaskal
May 24, 2023
A Gentleman in Moscow's Wine
Wine and Literature, Wine and Books, Wine in literature, Gentleman in Moscow
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victoriadaskal
May 24, 2023
Creating a Wine Space at Home
wine storage, creating a wine space, how to create a wine cellar, how to start a wine collection, cellar consultation
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victoriadaskal
May 24, 2023
Wine Storage Part 1: Domestic service: How to keep and store wine at home
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victoriadaskal
May 24, 2023
Wine and Cheese: Ageless Companions
Wine and cheese, cheese, wine pairings, fromage, fermentation, artisanal cheese, cheese pairings
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