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The Life of an MW Student – Ten

THE LIFE OF AN MW STUDENT – TEN The lead up to the Master of Wine Stage One Assessment was marked, for me at least, with a lot of stress.…

OWC Days Out: Danbury Ridge

OWC Days Out: Danbury Ridge I tasted the Danbury Ridge wines in a buying meeting back in June 2021. The reputation of their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay preceded them: the…

Spirit of the month: Mezcal Amarás Verde

Spirit of the month: Mezcal Amarás Verde This month’s top spirit comes from the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Mezcal Amarás Verde is an eco-friendly, community conscious and seriously delicious example…

Behind the label with Leonidas Hatzimichalis

Behind the label with Leonidas Hatzimichalis This week, we were delighted to be joined in the Zoom room by Leonidas Hatzimichalis, second generation at Domaine Hatzimichalis in the Atalanti Valley,…

An Introduction to Greek Grapes

An Introduction to Greek Grapes Greece has a very interesting relationship with wine: despite having ancient wine history, it is now considered pretty new on the scene. The first evidence…