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Cork vs screw cap - the big debate!

Cork vs screw cap - the big debate!

“A cork is always a sign of better quality”. How many times have you heard that before? I can’t say with any certainty if this was once true decades prior.

Cork vs screw cap - the big debate!

“A cork is always a sign of better quality”. How many times have you heard that before? I can’t say with any certainty if this was once true decades prior.

Why don't I like red wine?

Why don't I like red wine?

You're not alone. Many people grapple with this question. Red wine, with its rich hues and complex flavours, is an acquired taste for many. It's a world that can seem...

Why don't I like red wine?

You're not alone. Many people grapple with this question. Red wine, with its rich hues and complex flavours, is an acquired taste for many. It's a world that can seem...

Best alternatives to Champagne

Best alternatives to Champagne

As we hit the festive season, sparkling wine is often the go-to choice. But while Champagne, the iconic French bubbly, is a timeless favourite, it’s not the only wine that...

Best alternatives to Champagne

As we hit the festive season, sparkling wine is often the go-to choice. But while Champagne, the iconic French bubbly, is a timeless favourite, it’s not the only wine that...

Wine & roasts - what better combination is there?

Wine & roasts - what better combination is there?

If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to come across the ‘Christmas Tinner’, then I can only apologise for the PTSD that is most likely rising through your stomach resulting from...

Wine & roasts - what better combination is there?

If you’ve ever been unfortunate enough to come across the ‘Christmas Tinner’, then I can only apologise for the PTSD that is most likely rising through your stomach resulting from...

How to order wine in a restaurant

How to order wine in a restaurant

If you tend to go for the second cheapest wine on a menu in a restaurant, then read on as this one is for you!Psychologically, there are many common denominators...

How to order wine in a restaurant

If you tend to go for the second cheapest wine on a menu in a restaurant, then read on as this one is for you!Psychologically, there are many common denominators...

Wine & Cheese: elevating your tasting experience with Plonk's perfect pairings

Wine & Cheese: elevating your tasting experienc...

There's a certain magic that happens when wine and cheese come together. The harmony of flavours, the interplay of textures, and the sheer pleasure of each sip and bite can...

Wine & Cheese: elevating your tasting experienc...

There's a certain magic that happens when wine and cheese come together. The harmony of flavours, the interplay of textures, and the sheer pleasure of each sip and bite can...