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20th January 2017You don't hear so much about organic food anymore, and for many people deciding whether to buy wine from organic vineyards is just one more factor alongside the region where the vineyard is found, the grape or grapes used, and basics like the colour and alcohol strength of the wine.
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9th January 2017Whether you prefer to buy wine online or in-store at your local independent wine merchant, it's worth looking out for the best deals on wine prices - and you might be surprised by what's on offer.
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9th December 2016Whether you give Christmas wine gifts as an annual tradition or a one-off treat to a loved one, or even as a thank you to a business colleague or employee, Portland Wine's great selection has you covered and we can take custom orders too.
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14th November 2016As we move into the last six weeks before Christmas, it's a time when many people will be shopping for gifts from local businesses - and your local independent wine merchant is there to help you celebrate in style.
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28th October 2016If you are planning to buy wine for Bonfire Night, first a
word of warning - if you have an actual bonfire or fireworks to set off,
somebody should be the designated non-drinker to take care of these with a
clear head.
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14th October 2016A fine wine tasting contest organised by French publication La Revue du vin de France ended in a shock win for the Chinese on October 8th, with the newly crowned champions putting their high score down to 50% knowledge and 50% blind luck.
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30th September 2016According to new research from the VIB in Belgium, it's all about natural selection - or in the case of brewing, unnatural selection, as the 'best' yeast cultures have been handed down from generation to generation.
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19th September 2016When you buy wine online from Portland Wine, we aim to give you some of the best special offers we can - to match those you'd find at your local independent wine merchant, without the need to leave the house to place your order.
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10th September 2016Are you looking to get a foot on the ladder in the wine trade? Or simply just want to get involved on a part-time basis and learn more about the wonderful world of wine? Read on!
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2nd September 2016With the recent period of exam results, many parents and their children have had much to celebrate - but for parents September is the time to buy wine online for a true celebration of their children's academic success.
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