Trench in Coonawarra, South Australia showing the famous terra rossa soil
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It’s in the soil: unearthing the truth about rocks and wine flavour

Professor of geology, wine lover and winemaker, and Wine Society member, Alex Maltman challenges everything we thought we knew about rock’s relationship with wine flavour.

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Bordeaux and Burgundy
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Bordeaux and Burgundy: The titans of the wine world

A fascinating breakdown of the main differences between these iconic regions, by Society buyer Toby Morrhall.

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