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A Refresh of Blaufränkisch: Central Europe’s Great…

In his 1992 book The Wine and Food of Austria, one of the most comprehensive texts on Austrian wine to date, the British writer…

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A Refresh of Blaufränkisch: Central Europe’s Great Promise for Red Wine
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A Refresh of Blaufränkisch: Central Europe’s Great Promise for Red Wine

In his 1992 book The Wine and Food of Austria, one of the most comprehensive texts on Austrian wine to date, the...

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Vintage Decade: Napa Valley 1980s
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Vintage Decade: Napa Valley 1980s

We're looking back to the 1980s with our latest vintage overview, highlighting the Napa Valley ! Read through our...

 

Central and Southern Spain: History, Revival, and Innovation
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Central and Southern Spain: History, Revival, and Innovation

Many thanks to GuildSomm for giving me this chance to introduce you to my latest book on Spain, The Wines of Central...

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Spain with MW Sarah Jane Evans
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Spain with MW Sarah Jane Evans

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with MW Sarah...

 

Question Everything: How to Apply Critical Thinking to Sustainability
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Question Everything: How to Apply Critical Thinking to Sustainability

Sustainability is everywhere. Environmental concerns permeate every corner of our lives and our industry, from...

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Tasting with Winemaker Erica Orr
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Tasting with Winemaker Erica Orr

In the latest blind tasting episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats...

 

Overcoming Pressure: A Toolkit for Beverage Professionals
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Overcoming Pressure: A Toolkit for Beverage Professionals

By MS Myles Trapp with Adam Pucillo I watched in horror as the wineglasses on my tray first wavered and then began...

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Mount Etna with Benjamin Spencer
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Mount Etna with Benjamin Spencer

In the latest episode of GuildSomm: Into the Glass, host and Master Sommelier Chris Tanghe chats with Benjamin...

 

The Wines of Brazil: An Introduction to Brazilian Viticulture and Cultivars
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The Wines of Brazil: An Introduction to Brazilian Viticulture and Cultivars

When someone in North America or Europe considers Brazil’s agriculture, what comes to mind is most likely coffee...

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Vintage Decade: Burgundy 1990s
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Vintage Decade: Burgundy 1990s

Our new vintage decade infographic, researched by MS Jonathan Eichholz and designed by Laura Perrone, highlights...

 

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