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Leclapart Cuvee l'Artiste 2020 Blanc de Blancs — a champagne wine from Leclapart. £150.00 from The Whisky Exchange.
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Joe Whitfield
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Review
Egon Muller Scharzhof QBA Riesling 2021 — a white wine from Egon Muller. £59.95 from The Whisky Exchange.
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Ash Carrington
March 18, 2026
Review
Champagne Gounel Lassalle Terres d'Ancetres 1er Cru Brut Nature — a champagne wine from Gounel Lassalle. £49.95 from The...
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March 18, 2026
Review
Lindisfarne delivers a fortified of real quality here — Honey Wine at its best, offering exceptional value at £13.50.
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March 18, 2026
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Ayala Brut Nature / Gift Box — a champagne wine from Ayala. £38.25 from The Whisky Exchange.
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March 18, 2026
Review
Guillaume Sergent Chemin des Chappes 1er Cru Champagne — a champagne wine from Guillaume Sergent. £55.50 from The Whisky...
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March 18, 2026
Everything you need to know about red wine — from the major grape varieties and regions to serving tips, food pairings, and bottles worth seeking out ...
David Thornton
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A practical tour through the world's most important grape varieties — what they taste like, where they shine, and which bottles to try first.
David Thornton
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Learn the systematic approach sommeliers use to evaluate wine, from visual clues to finish length, and transform every glass into a deeper experience.
David Thornton
October 30, 2025
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News
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