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Saperavi - an Ancient Georgian Grape
Georgia is one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world - perhaps even the oldest, depending on what research you read....
divinewinebylisa
Feb 101 min read
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Perfect Wine and Pizza Pairings
Whether it’s a takeaway pizza in front of the TV or something a bit fancier at your local pizzeria, wine and pizza is a winning...
divinewinebylisa
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Wines for Christmas
With the festive season quickly approaching, that seasonal dilemma of which wines to stock up on arises. Read on to discover my top tips...
divinewinebylisa
Dec 6, 20233 min read
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Warming Winter Whites
Dark, cold winter evenings are already upon us and with Christmas fast approaching, does that mean that white wine must be ditched in...
divinewinebylisa
Dec 4, 20232 min read
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Wines to get the Party Started
Would it really be a party without wine? Of course not! Read on for my essential guide to serving the perfect party wine…. First, you...
divinewinebylisa
Nov 2, 20232 min read
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Warming Wines for Winter Sipping
As the cold, dark nights draw in, my absolute favourite thing to do this time of year is to wrap up warm, head out for an invigorating...
divinewinebylisa
Oct 31, 20232 min read
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Celebrity Wines: Are They Worth the Hype?
So many celebrities from Pop Stars to Hollywood Actors have jumped on the wine-making bandwagon in recent years, but are they really...
divinewinebylisa
Aug 19, 20232 min read
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Hills Bar and Restaurant Review
Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to The Hills Bar and Restaurant at Castlereagh Hills Golf Club near Belfast to sample their...
divinewinebylisa
Aug 4, 20232 min read
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Txakolina: The Wine You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you enjoy a zesty, refreshing wine and are looking for something different to try, then look no further; Txakolina is what you need....
divinewinebylisa
Jun 23, 20231 min read
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Old World vs New World Wines
While most people understand that the wine-making regions of the world are broadly split into two camps – Old World and New World, not...
divinewinebylisa
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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It’s time to try the GSM blend
As a wine writer, people will often ask me what my favourite wine is, but it is a question that I find very difficult to answer. My...
divinewinebylisa
Jun 9, 20233 min read
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Budget-Friendly Champagne Alternatives
Champagne can be relied upon to add an extra sparkle to a special occasion and many of us associate it with toasting those momentous...
divinewinebylisa
Jun 5, 20233 min read
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English Wine: Have You Discovered it Yet?
Historically, the English (along with the rest of the population of the British Isles) have been more famed for drinking wine than for...
divinewinebylisa
Jun 3, 20232 min read
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Think Pink - It’s Rosé Season!
As soon as the sun comes out, I immediately start to crave a chilled glass of luscious rosé wine. Of course, I have been known to drink...
divinewinebylisa
May 29, 20233 min read
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Chardonnay: Worthy of a Second Chance?
Chardonnay is a grape that is often unfairly maligned. Some wine drinkers have such a strong aversion to this sadly misjudged grape, that...
divinewinebylisa
May 26, 20233 min read
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Are you stuck in a Sauvignon Blanc rut?
For many people who enjoy a chilled, refreshing glass of white wine, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is frequently the number one choice. Its...
divinewinebylisa
May 24, 20232 min read
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Wine and Cheese: the Perfect Pair
There are so many similarities between wine and cheese, it is little wonder that they pair together so well. They are like the old...
divinewinebylisa
May 22, 20232 min read
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