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July 2010

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Thursday 01 July 10

What wine should you drink at a barbecue ?

Drinking wine outdoors is a special experience, particularly in a garden where you can wander freely. For once, the relaxed atmosphere takes precedence over the normally serious business of wine...

November 2009

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Sunday 01 November 09

Do organic wines have a special taste?

Let's be clear from the start: there is no way to tell the difference between organic and "normal" wines from the taste. Although organic wines only make up a small percentage of overall...

July 2008

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Tuesday 01 July 08

Don't forget about the rosé!

Often overshadowed by red and white wines, rosé wines deserve a better reputation. Chandra Kurt has just tasted around 100 of them, in her efforts to understand current Swiss production.

May 2008

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Thursday 01 May 08

Buying wine from producers

You can buy wine from a supermarket, in a specialist shop or directly from the winegrower. Tasting wines directly on the estate is the ideal way to learn about production and make comparisons.

March 2008

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Saturday 01 March 08

Ten golden rules for matching dishes with wines

The main obstacle to a harmonious pairing of dishes and wines is purely a question of numbers: there are countless possibilities for combination. Which explains why there are also many exceptions...

November 2007

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Thursday 01 November 07

The wine glass: more than just an accessory

Like the wine itself, glasses have a distinct influence on taste. The perfect glass will not improve a bad wine, but it could give you the optical illusion of drinking a better one. On the other...

February 2000

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Tuesday 01 February 00

Tip : temperature is a decisive factor

Today, even the uninitiated know that sparkling, white and rosé wines should be served chilled and red wines at room temperature. But beyond this simple, even simplistic rule, it's helpful to make...

January 2000

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Saturday 01 January 00

Tip: leave your wines to breathe!

Almost all homes have one or two wine carafes, more often used as vases for flowers or decorative features.