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Tips and curiosities

How we choose wine is influenced by many factors but the most important thing to bear in mind is, what is the right wine

Recently man came into our wine store in Valencia asking for recommendations for wines with sushi.  He was a keen cook and he explained

Improving tasting skills is similar to any improving other skills whether it being playing golf, tennis or cooking. Many times people say to me

Every woman has in her closet a little black dress that is elegant, reassuring and suitable for most social occasions. When it comes to

Wine can make a wonderful gift but are you aware that the wine you choose says something about you? If you want your message

Do you know how to safely open Champagne or Cava? As I observe people trying, most of the time incorrectly, it occurred to me

The general rule when deciding which wine with meat is to match the intensity of the flavours of the meat with the wine. 

‘If I have no idea about wine where should I start?’, is a question I am often asked. With so many grape varieties, styles

During this month of September there are dinners to be organised getting together with friends to catch up and share stories from the summer

When planning your holiday this summer, making lists of places to go and see and names of restaurants to try, here are some suggestions