In my imagination, Bruges is a quaint, quiet medieval town that belongs to me. In reality, it’s full of tourists. But there are still hidden gems. Read on to discover where we shopped, what we saw and what we drank.
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Wine tasting for beginners: The complete guide to wine tasting (2018)
We explain how to prepare for wine tasting: what equipment you need, how to set up the room for a tasting and how to prepare yourself to get the most out of it.
3 lesser known wines you should be drinking
Riesling is often overlooked but it’s a favourite of wine enthusiasts and sommeliers – and not for nothing, as Mirela and Matthew find out. Take another look at Riesling with Vincarta.
WSET Level 1: beginning to learn about wine
Looking back at Mirela’s first formal lessons in wine: the WSET Level 1 course. What does it cover? How long does it take? What comes next? Mirela’s new article explains the basics of wine and introduces the course.
Tasting in paradise: Two basic Robert Mondavi wines
We taste two Robert Mondavi wines in St Lucia (someone has to!) and Matthew recounts being thrown out of the Mondavi winery – an inauspicious start to a wine taster’s career!
The definitive guide to Santorini for wine lovers
Gaia Wines, in Santorini, Greece, has a beautiful tasting terrace right on the beach and some lovely, top quality wines. Read about our seaside tasting experience.