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What's the difference between Syrah and Shiraz

Cuttings of Syrah/ Shiraz, then known as Scyras, were likely taken to Australia from Montepellier by the so-called father of Australian viticulture, … See more

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Red wine is good for the gut and figure

WEBResearchers from King’s College London have found that wine – specifically red wine – could be good for the health of the gut, increasing the number and variety of …

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Long Read: Biodiversity in the vineyard – looking to the …

WEBBiodiversity is extremely beneficial, with many species performing what is known as ‘ecosystem services’. By simply existing and living around the vines, …

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Biodynamic wines explained

WEBBiodynamic wine production is similar to organics in that it promotes the use of manures and composts and avoids synthetic chemical pesticides, fungicides and …

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Can the wine industry adapt to the ‘lifestyle generations’

WEBAccept they’re different.’. Wine as part of an aspirational lifestyle, instead of overindulgence and binge drinking, is much more appealing to Gen Zs. ‘I think it’s an …

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Sustainability in wine explained

WEBSustainability. Sustainability is a wide term that refers to the awareness of the long term impact of human activities on the planet. As such, organics and …

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Australian medical experts slam ‘myth’ that red wine is …

WEBAlcohol In Moderation (AIM), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to communicate the message of responsible drinking, has a comprehensive list of recent …

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What is natural wine

WEBAfter collating the responses, we came up with our own Decanter charter of quality for natural wines which we used as a basis for entry: • Vineyards farmed …

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A perfect storm: Nutri-Score, alcohol and health

WEBIn 2021, INSERM released a report indicating that 41,000 French people died due to alcohol in 2015. High as this may seem, it is actually lower than the 49,000 …

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Rising trend: Low alcohol and alcohol free wine

WEBGrowing market. While low- and no-alcohol wines have not kept pace with beers or distillates, neither have they stood still. Market figures, scarce as they are, …

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The science of two alcohol free days per week

WEBI believe advice that everyone should have at least two alcohol free days a week is a well-intentioned effort to combat the enormous adverse impact that alcohol …

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‘Fabrication’: Professor accused of falsifying red wine health research

WEBA University of Connecticut researcher has been accused of fabricating hundreds of pieces of data in studies into the effects of red wine on health. University of …

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Tension rises over Ireland’s health warning labels for wine

WEBChris Mercer March 1, 2023. Ireland’s government has recently notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its plans for mandatory health warning labels on wine bottles …

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Anson: Why a decline in soil health should worry all wine lovers

WEBYou don’t need to go further than the first 5cm. If the soil smells of nothing, that is an issue. Healthy soils will smell of forest floor, of mushrooms. Then feel the …

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Understanding Tawny Port

WEBUnderstanding tawny Port. After a grand dinner with a Port shipper, you might find that you are offered a glass of ‘mouthwash’. This is not the time to reach for …

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Best organic and biodynamic spirits: 10 to try

WEBNc’nean Organic Single Malt – Batch 11. This B-Corp certified craft Scottish distiller uses 100% organic barley, approved by the Biodynamic Authority, alongside …

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22 great lower alcohol wines for summer

WEBSome of the wines below have been deliberately made as lower-alcohol options – such as Forrest, The Doctors’ Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2019, at 9% abv and …

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What is Cannonau

WEBThe grape variety Cannonau is local to the Italian island of Sardinia where it is one of the principal grapes used to produce the island’s deeply coloured, full-bodied …

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European Parliament rejects health warnings on wine labels

WEBJacopo Mazzeo February 18, 2022. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in Strasbourg have backed amendments to a range of recommendations put forward by …

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