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Wine Lees!

Our goal is to make learning about wine fun and approachable for everyone.

Here, you will find wine tips, guides to grape varieties, styles and wine regions, and the best food and wine pairing recommendations for every occasion and dish!

Our latest wine pairings

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The Best Wine Pairings for Cheese

In this guide, discover the best wines to pair with every type of cheese, from creamy Brie and tangy goat cheese to sharp Cheddar, aged Parmesan and bold blue cheeses.

Glasses of Champagne clinking at a New Year's Eve party with confetti

The Best Wines for New Year’s Eve

In this guide, discover the best wines for New Year’s Eve – from Champagne and English sparkling to Prosecco, party food pairings and easy Champagne cocktails.

Our latest grape guides

Bunches of dark Malbec grapes on the vine

A Guide to Malbec

In this guide, discover Malbec – from bold Argentine reds to the dark wines of Cahors: how it tastes, where it grows and what to eat with it.

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A Guide to Riesling

In this guide, discover Riesling – from bone dry to lusciously sweet: how it tastes, how to read the label and what to eat with it.

Bunches of Syrah grapes hanging on a vine in a vineyard

A Guide to Syrah / Shiraz

Syrah, also known as Shiraz, is a red grape variety native to France and now grown worldwide. Learn all about it with our guide.

A bunch of ripe Merlot grapes on a vine

A Guide to Merlot

Merlot is a red grape variety from Bordeaux, known for its smooth texture and juicy fruit flavours. Learn all about it with our guide.

Bunches of ripe Sauvignon Blanc grapes hanging on a vine

A Guide to Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic white grape variety grown all over the world, with most famous examples from France and New Zealand. Learn all about it with our guide.

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A Guide to Pinot Noir

In this guide, discover Pinot Noir – the silky red grape of Burgundy: how it tastes, the best food pairings and where to find great bottles.

Our latest
Winemaking guides

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A Guide to Dessert Wine

Discover dessert wine, from Sauternes, Tokaji and ice wine to Port and Moscato d’Asti: how sweet wines are made, the best styles to try and what to serve with them.

Line-up of 6 glasses of fortified wines for a tasting

How Fortified Wine Is Made

How is fortified wine made? From fermentation and fortification to ageing and blending, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

A bottle of rosé wine and two wine glasses, on a table in a garden

How Rosé Wine Is Made

How is rosé wine made? From short skin contact to fermentation and bottling, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.

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How White Wine Is Made

How is white wine made? From early harvesting and pressing to fermentation, ageing, and bottling, here’s a clear step-by-step guide.