To decant or not to decant?
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To decant or not to decant?

The Great Debate - why decant? Director of Wine Pierre Mansour examines the question most frequently asked by our members.

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Debunking fine wine myths
Lifestyle & opinion

Debunking fine wine myths

It’s safe to say that the phrase ‘fine wine’ has a lot of baggage. Red trousers, cobwebs on wine, crumbling corks. I’m pleased to report that none of this is true: the world of fine wine is vibrant, exciting and delicious. And, chances are, you’re already drinking it. Read on for five myths about fine wine.

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Marcel Orford Williams with Andrew Jefford Lifestyle & opinion Last-minute gift ideas: A bottle and a book for wine lovers and cooks
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Lifestyle & opinion Generations of members: The lifeblood of The Society
Christmas moments Lifestyle & opinion The wines to match your Christmas moments
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Papercraft artist Nicola Dobrowolski Lifestyle & opinion An interview with 1874 papercraft artist Nicola Dobrowolski
To decant or not to decant? Lifestyle & opinion To decant or not to decant?
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English_2020 Lifestyle & opinion Summertime In England: Supporting Our UK Winemakers
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Andrew Jefford: Into The Woods Lifestyle & opinion Andrew Jefford: Into The Woods
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Melnik Bulgaria Lifestyle & opinion Hades parades: A rocking Bulgarian white
Chapel Préhy Chablis Lifestyle & opinion Andrew Jefford: A cold spring in Chablis
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Food Wine Lifestyle & opinion Social media & missing beautiful wine moments

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