Author Archives: Bill Warry

What’s the difference between Organic Wine and Biodynamic wine?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Bill Warry

Well what is the difference between Organic Wine and Biodynamic Wine? Douro Valley Wine Grower, Victor Marques says: “To be considered organic, wine should be made from vines that are themselves organically produced ie without artificial fertilisers or pesticides. It … Continue reading →

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Great new wine offers newsletter

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bill Warry

The logistics of getting Bill’s Newsletter are almost complete and we think that it will be something that our customers look forward to with eagerness, including updates on our wine club offers. “Warry’s Warbles” – the wine newsletter is to … Continue reading →

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Wine and Food Pairing Videos – What wine with Cod Loin and Scallops?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Bill Warry

To see complete video clip click here: Cod Loin and Scallops – What Wine? There I was one day several moons ago eating at the Red Lion with my friend Nicholas Collis. We’d brought some wines to be sampled and … Continue reading →

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Sirromet – A Success Story

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Bill Warry

Frequently on my travels winegrowers tell me proudly how their lands have been in the family for generations and how experience and winemaking skills passed from Grandfather to Father to Son. Here at Sirromet, things are different. This winery has … Continue reading →

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Rioja Crianza – Best Rioja or a good Rioja ? Quasar from Bodegas Ondarre

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Bill Warry

So many Riojas from which to choose.  Which is the best Rioja to represent Rioja wines on my website? I am not looking for the best Rioja Spain produces; it will be too expensive for the bulk of my customers. … Continue reading →

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Visit to Chateau d’Auzias – Carcassonne

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Bill Warry

I step out onto the Tarmac of Carcassonne airport. It is a cold and windy winter’s day, a far cry from the summer/autumn setting in which I am used to seeing this area, but the Mediterranean feel of the place … Continue reading →

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About Lees

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Bill Warry

“How do the copious number of lees – that found themselves in the bottom of his glass – get there? And what do they say about the wine?” was a question recently posed in a comment on these blog pages. … Continue reading →

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Champagne or Sparkling? Which gives best value?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Bill Warry

The earliest record of a sparkling wine is the Blanquette de Limoux made near Lezignan in Southwest France around 1531. It was over 100 years later that an Englishman, Simon Merret, devised what is now known as the methode Champegnoise … Continue reading →

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What wine will you have with your Turkey?

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Bill Warry

Turkey is a food with which almost any wine goes well! If you prefer white, have white. If you prefer red, have red. Rose goes fine too. The tricky bit is brought about by all the trimmings that go with … Continue reading →

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Pairing Food and Wine

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Bill Warry

I was visiting a friend in Paris. I had been invited to a fish restaurant. “Let’s check out the white wines,” I suggested. “Well actually I would suggest a light red – slightly chilled,” replied my friend. I think we … Continue reading →

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