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WineWord on the Vine: Muscat The most aromatic of grapes is perfectly suited to the season's rich flavours
WineWord on the Vine: Muscat The most aromatic of grapes is perfectly suited to the season's rich flavours
WineWord on the Vine: Carmenere When left to ripen fully, this Chilean mainstay is a serious rival to the fine malbecs and cabernet sauvignons
WineWord on the Vine: Carmenere When left to ripen fully, this Chilean mainstay is a serious rival to the fine malbecs and cabernet sauvignons
WineWord on the Vine: Godello This zesty white from north-west Spain, neglected for decades, is making waves thanks to talented growers
WineWord on the Vine: Godello This zesty white from north-west Spain, neglected for decades, is making waves thanks to talented growers
WineWord on the Vine: Pinot Meunier One of the three champagne grapes, this robust, red-skinned mutation brings fruity richness
WineWord on the Vine: Pinot Meunier One of the three champagne grapes, this robust, red-skinned mutation brings fruity richness
WineWord on the Vine: Palomino An age-old process turns this underwhelming Spanish grape into diverse, excellent sherries
WineWord on the Vine: Palomino An age-old process turns this underwhelming Spanish grape into diverse, excellent sherries
WineWord on the Vine, Torrontés This heady, highly perfumed white from Argentina is at its best when young and lively
WineWord on the Vine, Torrontés This heady, highly perfumed white from Argentina is at its best when young and lively
WineWord on the Vine, Sangiovese The ancient Etruscans put their trust in it - and Chianti's hero grape is still going strong
WineWord on the Vine, Sangiovese The ancient Etruscans put their trust in it - and Chianti's hero grape is still going strong
WineWord on the Vine, Low and No The surge of interest in alcohol-free wine has presented some winners for clear heads
WineWord on the Vine, Low and No The surge of interest in alcohol-free wine has presented some winners for clear heads
WineWine on the Vine - Glera The grape behind Prosecco’s success story brings notes of pear drop and elderflower
WineWine on the Vine - Glera The grape behind Prosecco’s success story brings notes of pear drop and elderflower
WineWord on the Vine - Malvasia This noble white grape, anglicised to malmsey, makes the sweetest of Madeiras
WineWord on the Vine - Malvasia This noble white grape, anglicised to malmsey, makes the sweetest of Madeiras
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