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Continuation of the previous article on the wine region of Graves de Vere with tasting notes and ratings.

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Graves de Vayres, L’esprit des dex rives – “The spirit of two rivers” or “the spirit of two banks”

The first part of the article is about one of the little-known but promising sub-regions of Bordeaux. Graves de Vayres is located between the Garrone and the Dordogne, two rivers that shape the uniqueness of its terroir and microclimate.

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Bordeaux Clairet – pale red or dark rosé wine?

With spring and summer picnics approaching, it's time to think about the right drinks. Why not replace traditional rosé and white wines with an unusual wine called Clairet? This unique drink, located between rosé and red wine, is produced only in Bordeaux. And it was this that brought this region its fame back in the Middle Ages, long before the famous classification of 1855.

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Tasting of the week: Pavillon de la Palud, Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2023

Every third Thursday in November, France (and not only, since bottles of Beaujolais Nouveau are shipped around the world on the eve of the holiday) celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau Day – the young wine of the current vintage, which is the first to go on sale in the same year. And this is the only wine of a protected designation that can have a year on the label, while other wines of French appellations have not yet completed the production process and can only go on the market in a few months.

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What wine to choose as a gift

Choosing a bottle of wine as a gift is a very difficult task. Some people only drink red wine, some don’t like sweets, and some even choose beer. Therefore, before looking for wine as a gift, I advise you to read this article.

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Wine for a romantic evening

Here are some tips on what wines to look for and what wines will be an elegant accompaniment to a romantic evening.

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What gift for Valentine’s Day?

A question that every couple in love asks themselves on the eve of this romantic holiday. Of course, it is always nice to receive flowers and chocolate, but sometimes you want to surprise your beloved one with something original. And if she (or he) is interested in wines, you are lucky to have an enormous choice. (Photo© Adobe Stock Pixel Shot)

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How non-alcoholic (and dealcoholized wines) are made

Если пивом крепостью 0% уже давно никого не удивишь, то безалкогольное вино можно найти на полках далеко не каждого винного бутика. В чём заключаются особенности его производства? Как отсутствие алкоголя отражается на органолептическом профиле? Не страдает ли от этого качество? Мне было интересно изучить эту относительно новую тенденцию винной индустрии, и в этой статье я поделюсь своими исследованиями.

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Tasting of the week: Rcheuli Qvevri, Kisi Limited 2019

Tasting a Georgian amber wine from the Kisi grape variety. An excellent example of the typical profile of a wine produced by the traditional Georgian qvevri winemaking technique.

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What are celebrity wines worth: Chateau Miraval (owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)

The press often publishes articles about vineyards and wineries acquired by yet another celebrity. Château Miraval is one of the most famous of these estates. How can one evaluate the wine of the former star couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie?

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