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Is red wine actually good for you?

Is red wine actually good for you?

Yes, drinking red wine in moderation can be healthy despite some debate. Here’s what the research suggests, wine has health benefits when consumed in moderation, that is, no more than five ounces a day. Promotes …

Sunburst Vin

Sunburst Vin opens doors for young aspirants

Sunburst Vin was founded by Subhadip Dey, a qualified beverage educator based in Kolkata and Amit Ojha, a seasoned wine importer. In 2023, Sunburst Vin won a grant from the Gerard Basset Foundation to expand …

Thinking of taking a WSET course?

Thinking of taking a WSET course?

Sunil Iyer who teaches Wine & Spirit Education Trust courses at all levels tells us everything you need to know about the world’s most popular wine qualifications For those wanting to learn more about wine, …

Unveiling the Premier Crus of Chablis

Unveiling the Premier Crus of Chablis

Chablis, the white wine of Burgundy is highly appreciated, but what is not so well known is the great diversity present amongst the Premier Crus. The wines of 1er cru Chablis reveal not just the …

Whisky Maltdown and the Yamazaki 55

Whisky Maltdown and the Yamazaki 55

In 1972 when Bunny and I were in London for the first time, one of the main topics of conversation, apart from the latest episode of the Coronation Street soap, or what radio DJ …

Wine Clinic: Your Questions Answered

Wine Clinic: Your Questions Answered

1. Why is the right temperature so important when serving sparkling wines and Champagne?Bubbles are an integral part of the pleasure of champagne appreciation and the rate at which they are released is determined by …

To decant or not to decant?

To decant or not to decant?

The simple act of pouring wine from its bottle into a pretty container is an action with complex results. In ancient times, before the arts of clarification and filtration had been mastered, every wine had to be …

Raise a Glass to Health. The Wine & Medicine Marriage

Raise a Glass to Health. The Wine & Medicine Marriage

Doctors and scientists have done battle on whether wine (in moderation) is good or bad for one’s health. Risks of some diseases like cancer and the reduction of life expectancy by ten years for alcoholics is …

Old Wine

The Wine Glossary for every Wine Lover

AMARONE The most famous dried grape wine in Italy produced from the same grapes and in the same zones as Valpolicella. High-quality grape bunches are dried, often allowing Botrytis to form on the grapes. The grapes …