The Story of a Sparkling Underdog

While Champagne may be an iconic choice for a sparkling wine, there's a hidden gem from Italy that offers the same quality, but off the beaten path. The Alta Langa sparkling wine has an incredible underdog story, almost created to prove a point. It’s a story that is as incredible as the flavors of the wine itself. Read more to see how it all intertwines!

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The Search for Great Whites

Looking for a white wine that has depth and texture beyond the fruitiness? If that’s you then Italian whites is your next wine destination.

In Italy, there are loads of native varieties to explore, made in all sorts of styles from dry to sweet and still to sparkling. When made by winegrowers hyper focused on quality and authenticity, you get a great white wine with amazing balance and complex flavors to exceed the expectations of the most discerning wine drinker.

Discover the world of Italian white wines in this article.

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Elevate Your Favorite Pastime

Getting ready to fire up the grill? While beer may be your usual go-to beverage when planning a barbeque, why not switch it up to wine?

Wine, especially red wines, offer incredible depth and complexity that can beautifully complement grilled meat. Plus, there are some many types, each one that will pair better with different grilled meats.

Here we share 3 key tips to arm you with techniques for finding wines to pair with your next barbecue.

We also have some great food and wine pairings, along with recipes, to try yourself and to create a memorable and delicious barbecue.

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The Joy of Discovering a ‘New’ Wine Grape

For a wine enthusiast, stumbling upon a wine made by a grape you never had before is like finding a treasure in a treasure hunt. It’s the “hook” that catches, and delights, wine explorers, from wine loving consumers to wine professionals.

Branch out from the same old same old: get onto the unbeaten path and experience the thrill of trying a wine grape you never had. Plus we’re here to tell you the rich, and real, stories behind them. Start your treasure hunt with this article.

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Orange You Ready To Discover Orange Wine?

Dive into the world of orange wine, a unique style crafted using an ancient technique. These intriguing wines, also known as skin-contact whites, are made from white grapes left in contact with their skins during fermentation, resulting in surprising orange hues and bold, complex flavors. Often classified as natural wines, they offer a fascinating alternative to traditional white and red styles, attracting curious palates with their unique character.

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Wines that are 'Just Right'

Are you planning a party ? Are you going to one?  Needing a gift but not sure what wine to select?

Hosting a  party or finding a great gift for a wine lover just got easier with our tips on finding crowd-pleasing, drinkable wine that caters to diverse tastes, while also finding wines that are unique and stand out.

We have an approach to finding crowd pleaser wines in our latest blog article. We liken it to Goldilocks - remember her? But now we've moved up, from porridge to wine.

Read on for expert tips and find your own Goldilocks wine!

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