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All about German Wines - A guide to the unfathomable

All about German Wines - A guide to the unfathomable

How to Navigate German WinesGerman wines appear to be a victim of their own regulatory restraints, which present some significant marketing hurdles to clearly communicate with consumers. Between German wine label protocol to unfamiliar German wine terms like Trocken (“dry”) or feinherb (“medium dry”), German wines have their work cut…

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Organic v Sustainable v Biodynamic

Organic v Sustainable v Biodynamic

Part of the core of Excellar's ethos is sourcing wines that are produced with sustainability in mind. Sustainable wines contain fewer chemicals, which are better for both you and the environment. For many consumers, this is becoming an increasingly important consideration when it comes to what they buy.Wine sustainability refers…

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Pit Your Wits Live Tasting

Pit Your Wits Live Tasting

Pit your Wits Live Tasting & Quiz? Friday March 5th @ 7.30pmDo you have what it takes?The tasting will be hosted by Simon Baile, with a guest appearance from Helene Market, an old friend living and working in Bordeaux, …..our agent on the ground.Following on from Helene's last guest appearance with…

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