Charles Baudelaire: a dandy wine lover?
Baudelaire’s life, poetry and his special relationship with wine. A fascination that swung between hedonistic pleasure and a way to transcend human boundaries. Celebrated by a tasting note
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Bordeaux wine – part 2: general appellations and the Left Bank
Discovering the appellations of Bordeaux wine. Regional denominations and the so-called Left Bank. With five tasting notes of notable examples
Bordeaux wine – part 1: intro and grapes [with infographics]
First part of my introduction to Bordeaux – one of the finest wine regions in the world. Geography, history and grape varieties
Drink like a Greek: the virtue of moderation
Ancient Greeks refined the art of viticulture and brought wine into society. Yet an ideal of moderation permeated their lifestyle. Is there a lesson to learn?
Welcome to the wine blog that combines wine with stories
Welcome to Wine and other Stories, a wine blog about wine and stories. An introduction on what this blog is and who it is for