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Book Recommendation: The World Atlas Of Wine

By Mark Law Leave a Comment

The World Atlas Of Wine (7th Edition) is the work of Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson, two personalities in the world of wine who are a fairly big deal. If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen many photos during my studies, exploring the wine … [Read more...]

March 20, 2018 Filed Under: The Essentials

Essential #8 – Wine Books

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Almost two years have passed, and I am nearing the end of my current studies. During this time I have developed a profound appreciation for deep reading, which in turn has reinforced and expanded my knowledge of all things related to wine. In the process, I … [Read more...]

September 28, 2017 Filed Under: The Essentials

Essential #7 – Wine Classes

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Previously I wrote about the importance of attending wine tastings to expand the range of flavours your palate can recognise through experience. Recently I had the opportunity to attend yet another wine tasting, and on this occasion the event hosts had … [Read more...]

June 2, 2015 Filed Under: The Essentials

Essential #6 – Wine Tastings

By Mark Law 2 Comments

This essential is unlike any of the previous ones covered. It is not something that can you can claim ownership over, at least in a physical sense. It is something that needs action, that required the essence of doing, and in the process you will be lead onto … [Read more...]

March 3, 2015 Filed Under: The Essentials

Essential #4 – The Wine Glasses

By Mark Law 3 Comments

Choosing the right wine glasses should be a simple matter, because there are really only a handful of considerations to take into account. But as with anything, the decision process can get complicated due to an over-abundance of choice. Small glasses, large … [Read more...]

August 5, 2014 Filed Under: The Essentials

Essential #3 – Wine Preservation

By Mark Law 2 Comments

Sooner or later you will come across a bottle of wine with just two or three pours remaining that you simply cannot finish, no matter how high the quality or price. This is not an indication that your love for wine is waning. As the saying goes, sometimes you … [Read more...]

May 6, 2014 Filed Under: The Essentials

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