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Mondovino 20 years on
The much-lauded wine documentary was released in 2004. How does it hold up today?
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Henry Jeffreys
Sunday Drinking: 14 April
What I’ve been up to this month plus two brilliant Burgundian Riojas. And a cold cure!
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Henry Jeffreys
The rise of yacht rosé
With the first glimpses of sunshine spotted in southern England this month, it’s time for the inevitable rosé article.
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Henry Jeffreys
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The Talisker 10 problem
With English whisky in the news, I explain why it’s such hard work taking on the big boys in Scotland.
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Henry Jeffreys
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Wine Garden of England competition
You can win tickets to a Kentish wine event and a signed copy of ‘Vines in a Cold Climate’!
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Henry Jeffreys

March 2024

Do the French keep all the best wine for themselves?
“You know all the French vineyards only send the bottles that are corked to England”.
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Henry Jeffreys
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The Boulevardier
Today we’re taking a stroll down memory lane and looking at the history of the most relaxed cocktail ever, The Boulevardier.
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Henry Jeffreys
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Harry’s Bar through Russell Norman’s eyes.
I am delighted to have a guest post from Genevieve Verdigel about her experiences of Harry’s Bar in Venice with her boyfriend, the late restaurateur…
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Genevieve Verdigel
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Riesling rocks!
It’s Riesling Day today so here’s a concise hymn to one of the greats from Australia.
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Henry Jeffreys
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Sunday Drinking: 10 March
What I’ve been up to since January plus two sensational English wines that are worth your time and money.
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Henry Jeffreys
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Starting a cellar
Some tips on how to be a wine connoisseur on the cheap
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Henry Jeffreys
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Wine is getting much more expensive and I can prove it
A look back at what good wine used to cost 20 years ago from an old Wine Society price list.
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Henry Jeffreys
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