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Wine trends in times of climate crises
In August of 2022, Euronews reported that droughts and elevated temperatures were forcing Europe’s vintners to harvest early – in some cases up to a month before they usually would. The impact was not limited to an early harvest but included a difference in flavours and aromas, a rise in sugar and alcohol content, yield…
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Hallmarks of a good whisky
Many times, when visiting a specialised wine and spirits shop, or even a supermarket, one can be a bit overwhelmed by the selection and wildly varying prices of whiskies. Therefore, I have written this guide so that no matter what price point you are looking at, you can narrow and identify which whiskies can give…
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La Tana Del Polpo
9/10 During a short trip to Bari, on the recommendation of a local, we booked at La Tana del Polpo, a traditional seafood restaurant located in Bari Vecchia, the Old City. We arrived a bit early for our 7.30 p.m. booking, only to be told to return at our booking time. When we came back…
