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Fruity wines from Chile that can be enjoyed with or without food
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The Irishman who went from making beer in his bedroom at 15 to making wine for Britain’s king
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The most affordable way to experience this joyous wine is with Beaujolais-Villages
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Two discounted wines from South Africa, both worth a try
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Michelin recognised the service ethos of owner Barbara Nealon and it shows in every aspect
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How to Drink Better: Wine producers from different regions tend to use different bottle shapes, sometimes as an identifier
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Two summer wines from Aldi, including a rosé for €9
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‘A true bombshell’: France pays winemakers to rip out vines amid crisis of unsold wine
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Georgian wines are calling, and you should answer
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These new releases from around the country range in price from €49 to €99
Two discounted Chilean reds at SuperValu
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Why is the corkscrew virtually obsolete in New Zealand?
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Two quality Languedoc wines on discount at SuperValu
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Restaurant review: This Dublin spot is a rare combination of good food and serious wine at remarkable value
Excellent menu is designed for sharing and you can choose from 900 bottles of wine for €15 corkage
Imagine Inishturk with a dozen five‑star resorts: a warning from the Greek islands
Overtourism is overwhelming small islands, hollowing out local life and exposing the absence of any coherent national strategy
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Some very good whites are now being made in traditionally red Spanish regions, even in the home of sherry
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