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Read more about the article The history of grape varieties – Episode 4: Northern Rhône
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The history of grape varieties – Episode 4: Northern Rhône

This week we focus on the genealogy and history of the grape varieties of the Northern Rhône. Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier are the only four grape varieties allowed from Tain l’Hermitage to the North end of the Valley: Côte Rôtie, Château Grillet, Condrieu, Saint-Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage, Hermitage, Cornas and Saint-Péray (from North to South).  The family of Serine The four varieties named above are all part of the same family called Serine. In addition to Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier, this family also includes Brun Argenté, Chatus, Chichaud, Douche Noire, Etraire de l’Aduï,…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas
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Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas Serves 6 people Ingredients 250 g small, peeled raw prawns (shrimp) 200 g flour 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley 3 sliced chives (two thirds of the white part and one…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes)
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Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes)

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine.   Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes) Serves 4 people Ingredients 4 large potatoes, with firm flesh ½ onion 3 garlic cloves 2 cayenne peppers 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup tomato pulp 1 teaspoon flour…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Marinated anchovies
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Tapas week – Marinated anchovies

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Marinated anchovies Serves 8 people Ingredients 1 kg anchovies 6 - 8 tablespoons olive oil 50 g flour Salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pinch saffron 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ginger 25…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Tortilla Espanola
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Tapas week – Tortilla Espanola

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Tortilla Espanola Serves 3 people Ingredients 4 eggs ½ kilogram of potatoes, with firm flesh 1 medium onion Olive oil Salt Preparation Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut into fairly thin slices or dice finely. Cut…

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Tapas week – Pan Con Tomate

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Pan Con Tomate (Tomato on Toasted Bread) Ingredients 4 large slices of country bread (like the French-style Poilane bread) 4 very ripe tomatoes 3 garlic cloves Olive oil Salt Preparation Toast the bread slices in the…

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Tapas week – Cod Croquettes

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Cod Croquettes Serves 4 people Ingredients 200 g cod ½ bunch of chives 2 garlic cloves 100 g flour 1 litre of milk 3 eggs Breadcrumbs Olive oil Salt Parsley Preparation Chop chives, garlic and cod…

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Read more about the article A good year for Vinexpo
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A good year for Vinexpo

The 18th edition of Vinexpo took place in Bordeaux last week and is said to have been a great success, with visitor numbers more or less on par with 2013, while exhibitors are commending the quality of these visitors. From Sunday the 14th to Thursday the 18th of June the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre was the hub of this large-scale event. It was the first Vinexpo to be opened by the French president and attracted nearly 48,000 professionals from across the globe. Created in 1981 by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bordeaux,…

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Read more about the article Vinexpo: Château Margaux unveils new cellar
Château Margaux © Mathieu Anglada
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Vinexpo: Château Margaux unveils new cellar

To coincide with this year’s Vinexpo and in celebration of its 200th vintage, Château Margaux launched its new facilities, designed by Lord Norman Foster. iDealwine’s deputy managing director, Angélique de Lencquesaing, was among the media and wine trade guests. Château Margaux recently unveiled its new cellar and underground library vault, with the type of reception to which only the greatest Bordeaux producers hold the secret. This project took more than three years under the supervision of the great architect, Norman Foster. Arriving at Château Margaux, one of the first things that strike you…

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Read more about the article View from the top at London Wine Fair
The six wines tasted during the iDealwine blind tasting competition
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View from the top at London Wine Fair

What an exciting few days it has been! Last week, iDealwine exhibited at the London Wine Fair for the first time, as part of the newly launched premium wine section, The View. In-between seeing old friends, making new ones and tasting some amazing wines, we also put our visitors’ taste-buds to the test with our blind tasting competition. While the jury is still out as to the exact visitor numbers, the 35th edition of this world-leading trade event can no-doubt be hailed a success. Held again at Olympia London, the fair was set…

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