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Bucking the Trend
The Failures of the 100 Point Rating ScaleThe concept of rating wine is not without its uses. Certainly in today's market place, there are more wine consumers than ever and more wine producers delivering new bottles to them. Offering some... More about Bucking the Trend
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A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine
New Zealand’s wine industry is one of the best in the world, but if you are looking for something different, you may consider trying a beautiful Italian wine instead. After all, just like its New Zealand counterpart, there’s no denying... More about A Beginner’s Guide to Italian Wine
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Alcohol Hierarchy: The Order of Wine
As you embark on a wine tasting, you may require a variety of things: bottles of wine, a cork screw, wine glasses, a wine tasting kit, perhaps even an English accent. While this stuff may be essential, unless you know the hierarchy of the wines,... More about Alcohol Hierarchy: The Order of Wine
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Review: Allan Scott - Scott Base Emperor Methode
This latest addition to the Allan Scott stable is just the ticket to celebrate any type of occasion - even if it's just an indulgent Sunday afternoon. Feeling like I deserved an afternoon of luxury, I gave Allan Scott's Central Otago... More about Review: Allan Scott - Scott Base Emperor Methode
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Say Cheese: Picturing the Perfect Wine Combo
The combination of wine and cheese may sound a little cliche, perhaps, dare I say, even a little cheesy. Still, since their invention, wine and cheese have been a dazzling duo, going together like strawberries and champagne, Merlot and steak, boxed... More about Say Cheese: Picturing the Perfect Wine Combo
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Fermenting Fortitude: The Magic of Red Wine
Your Endurance in a Glass of Wine Whenever most of us think of endurance, we think of a variety of things. We think of an athlete crossing the finish line after a ten mile run. We imagine mountain climbers sopped in sweat reaching the apex of a ... More about Fermenting Fortitude: The Magic of Red Wine
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The Guinness afternoon of delights
Step right on inside for an enjoyable afternoon at the Paddington’s. The afternoon is an incredible delight as Guinness master brewer Fergal Murray is in town. As an international spokesman for the famous brand, a special afternoon awaits.... More about The Guinness afternoon of delights
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How to appreciate whisky
A good single malt whisky is not meant to be knocked back as one might a ‘shot’. It should be savoured slowly and appreciated. One of the most important things is the glass that you sample the whisky in. The best glass is clear and... More about How to appreciate whisky
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Ratings? We Don't Need No Drinkin' Ratings
Since the beginning of wine, people have placed ratings on the varieties they consume. Some people rate wine in simple turns: a thumbs up and a lick of the lips or a dramatic smash of a wineglass against a living room wall and a simulation of... More about Ratings? We Don't Need No Drinkin' Ratings
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Types of Wine: Pick Your Grape
I will admit that I'm rather picky. I will only eat certain kinds of food, rarely ingesting dishes entitled with words I can't pronounce or made up of animals I think are cute. And, I will only date certain types of men, limiting myself to... More about Types of Wine: Pick Your Grape
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