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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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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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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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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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Tasting of the week: Effet de Fun, Héritage Volcanique Côtes d’Auvergne Rosé 2021

A refined gastronomic rosé wine made from the Gamay grape variety from the Auvergne region.

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Tasting of the week: Closerie de Chanteloup L’Essentiel 2018 Montlouis-sur-Loire

Дегустация сухого белого вина из сорта Шенан малоизвестного аппелласьона Долины Луары - Montlouis-sur-Loire (Монлуи-сюр-Луар)

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Wine or not wine? Secrets and tasting of an unusual azure-colored drink

If you haven't tried it, you've probably heard of blue "wine" - a relatively recent invention that, if it hasn't revolutionized the wine world, has certainly attracted attention. What is this drink that looks more like a curacao-based cocktail, why is it this color, and is it worth trying? The answers are in this article.

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