After the most traumatic twelve months in many of our lives, we can finally see a glimmer of light at the end of the long Covid-19 tunnel. Many countries are now taking tentative steps towards welcoming international visitors once again […]
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Biodynamic wines can be a potentially very controversial topic, depending on your personal beliefs, as it is often debated how much of the biodynamic process is on a spiritual and astronomical level. Organic farming methods are used to make biodynamic […]
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Everyone has that one dusty old bottle of red, kept at the back of the cupboard for years on end, in the vain hope that one day it will taste like liquid velvet. Chances are it won’t- not that you’ll […]
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At Grape Escapes we believe winter (and lockdown) is the perfect time to enjoy a glass of wine wrapped in a warm blanket while discussing your next holiday! To help you endure these long winter months and the depressing global […]
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Looking back at Valentine’s Day a year ago, things couldn’t be more different. A year ago, we might have been planning a lovely meal in a nice restaurant, a romantic weekend away, or perhaps a spa day with Champagne. This […]
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Rioja is more than just Tempranillo and red wine made in oak barrels. In the last few years, some winemakers have gone further and started trying other things – and orange wine is a great example. It all started in […]
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Beaune is the capital of Burgundy wines and is a great base to explore the surrounding vineyards of the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. But Beaune is also a charming town to explore and offers a hive of […]
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One of my favourites places in Italy is the beautiful coastal area of the Cinque Terre. Located in Liguria, in the north western part of the country, the Cinque Terre is a string of five fishing villages tucked in the […]
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More importantly… do you know WHICH is the largest wine-producing region in France? Bordeaux? Burgundy? The Loire Valley? It might come as a shock to you that it is none of the above! In actual fact, Languedoc-Roussillon is the region […]
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A couple of weeks ago, we had the great opportunity to take part in a virtual Champagne and Chocolate pairing experience. The tasting was very informative, and we had a fantastic time! Whilst we would of course be delighted to […]
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