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Expert Fine Wine Guides

Welcome to the ‘Discover’ section of the site, an editorial offering featuring expert knowledge and insights into all aspects of the wonderful world of fine wine.

Here you will find comprehensive regional guides, detailed vintage reports and overviews of such thorny topics as wine classifications and the ageability of wines – all intended to provide answers and insights to those questions that you always wanted to know but were afraid to ask. Wine shouldn’t be like that, so we’ve compiled a series of articles, guides and videos spanning tasting notes, wine pairings, collecting advice and more. From trends to tips, it’s all designed to enrich your wine knowledge, experience and – most importantly – enjoyment.

Gifting Guides

Few gifts are more well received than an unexpected bottle of something special. Apart from a magnum of something special, of course. Or, for that matter, a case. Whatever the format, though, how to ensure your gift is not only the right one for the lucky recipient, but also shows some originality and thought that will reflect well on the donor? Browse our selection of gifting ideas to find the wine that will bring good cheer to all concerned…

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