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Read more about the article Light wines perfect for summer | The iDealwine team’s favourites
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  • Post published:16 June 2023

Light wines perfect for summer | The iDealwine team’s favourites

Our team’s favourite wines that are ideal for summer. Plus get -10% off when you buy 6 bottles (of the same wine) throughout the entire selection.

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Read more about the article <strong>Our 1000th newsletter</strong>
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  • Post published:16 June 2023

Our 1000th newsletter

iDealwine has been bringing you wine news in our weekly newsletter for several years now and long may it continue!

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Read more about the article <strong>Auction report May 2023: Italian stars at auction</strong>
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  • Post published:16 June 2023

Auction report May 2023: Italian stars at auction

Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto… May’s auctions gave us a chance to escape to Italian vineyards and explore their fabulous wines.

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Read more about the article 5 things to know about the Vin de France classification
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:9 June 2023

5 things to know about the Vin de France classification

Wines with Vin de France on the label have been growing in popularity in the past years so we're taking a closer look at them.

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Read more about the article En Primeur 2022 | Unearth all the treasures of the Médoc
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:9 June 2023

En Primeur 2022 | Unearth all the treasures of the Médoc

After our article on Graves, here are our favourite en primeurs wines from the Médoc.

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Read more about the article 2022 Wine Figures: Production, Export and Consumption
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  • Post published:9 June 2023

2022 Wine Figures: Production, Export and Consumption

iDealwine breaks down the numbers in the OIV's 2022 report.

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Read more about the article What conditions are needed to produce a great wine? | Part 1
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  • Post published:9 June 2023

What conditions are needed to produce a great wine? | Part 1

How does climate affect a vineyard exactly? Part 1 of our guide explains all there is to know about temperature, light, water and soil.

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Read more about the article Celebrating a new office and an old friendship: iDealwine at the Grand Tasting in Singapore!
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  • Post published:8 June 2023

Celebrating a new office and an old friendship: iDealwine at the Grand Tasting in Singapore!

What better way to celebrate the opening of our Singapore office than with old friends at Bettane&Desseauve's Grand Tasting!

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Read more about the article En Primeur | Bordeaux 2022 Right Bank: vintage analysis and top picks
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  • Post published:31 May 2023

En Primeur | Bordeaux 2022 Right Bank: vintage analysis and top picks

Check out our latest 2022 En Primeur reviews, focusing on the Bordeaux Right Bank, which is simply dazzling!

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Read more about the article An iDealwine dinner | Looking back at the Opus One vertical tasting evening
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:31 May 2023

An iDealwine dinner | Looking back at the Opus One vertical tasting evening

Highlights from the vertical tasting dinner organised at Lucas Carton, featuring the five most famous vintages from Napa Valley’sOpus One.

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Read more about the article France’s South-West – A region full of opportunities at auction
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  • Post published:31 May 2023

France’s South-West – A region full of opportunities at auction

France’s South-West is a treasure trove of wines from local varieties and unique terroirs. Find out how they did in our 2022 auctions.

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Read more about the article Private Collection | Old vintages, natural wines, and large formats
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  • Post published:30 May 2023

Private Collection | Old vintages, natural wines, and large formats

Rayas, Gonon, Grand Crus Classés, Labet… Eclecticism is the order of the day in this private collection auction, which also features magnums.

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Read more about the article Letter to Jacky Blot, founder of Domaine de la Taille aux Loups and Domaine de la Butte
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:26 May 2023

Letter to Jacky Blot, founder of Domaine de la Taille aux Loups and Domaine de la Butte

Everyone at iDealwine was devastated to hear about the death of Jacky Blot and we pay tribute to the Loire winemaker in this letter.

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Read more about the article Auction report April 2023 | Jura: Top 20 bottles that are fought over at auction
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  • Post published:26 May 2023

Auction report April 2023 | Jura: Top 20 bottles that are fought over at auction

Take a look at the analysis of our April auctions with a focus on wines from Jura.

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Read more about the article Forgotten grape varieties of France: part 2
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  • Post published:25 May 2023

Forgotten grape varieties of France: part 2

Join us as we conclude our Tour de France of lesser-known grape varieties.

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Read more about the article Bella Italia at iDealwine’s 2022 auctions
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  • Post published:24 May 2023

Bella Italia at iDealwine’s 2022 auctions

Find out how the 5,584 bottles of Italian wine that went under the iDealwine gavel in 2022 fared at auction.

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction – Scotland takes the limelight
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  • Post published:23 May 2023

Fine Spirits Auction – Scotland takes the limelight

Scottish whiskies take pride of place in this Fine Spirits Auction which also features Japanese and American whiskies, rums, Cognacs and Chartreuse.

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Read more about the article Italian food and wine pairings | 10 of Laura’s favourites
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 May 2023

Italian food and wine pairings | 10 of Laura’s favourites

Laura gives us some delicious hints and tips for how to pair Italian wines with traditional dishes.

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Read more about the article France’s forgotten grape varieties: part 1
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:19 May 2023

France’s forgotten grape varieties: part 1

Let's take a look at the many grape varieties forgotten by history but brought back to life across France.

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Read more about the article The history of iDealwine
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:17 May 2023

The history of iDealwine

A lot has happened since iDealwine was created in 2000. Come with us as with take a look back over the past 23 years.

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Read more about the article Piedmont: Wines from Barolo, Barbaresco and Langhe…
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:16 May 2023

Piedmont: Wines from Barolo, Barbaresco and Langhe…

Piedmont, the historic and iconic Italian region, reveals all its secrets in this selection: Roagna, Voerzio, Bruno Rocca and Luigi Pira.

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Read more about the article En Primeur 2022 | Vintage analysis and top picks from Pessac-Léognan
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:15 May 2023

En Primeur 2022 | Vintage analysis and top picks from Pessac-Léognan

We kick off our en primeur tasting reports from the Left Bank with Graves and Pessac-Léognan which exhibit excellent quality.

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Read more about the article 2022 EN PRIMEURS: What’s the latest coming out of Bordeaux?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:11 May 2023

2022 EN PRIMEURS: What’s the latest coming out of Bordeaux?

Catch up with the lastest news from from the 2022 Primeurs campaign - a new invoicing system, a new English website, and alerts.

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Read more about the article Can you pair wine with Singaporean cuisine?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:11 May 2023

Can you pair wine with Singaporean cuisine?

Otah-otah, black pepper prawns, beef rendang...just some of the Singaporean specialties tasted and paired by Alva and Jojo!

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Read more about the article iDealwine in Singapore | Meet Léo, our Singapore Account Manager
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:11 May 2023

iDealwine in Singapore | Meet Léo, our Singapore Account Manager

Meet Léo, our Singapore Account Manager, who has just opened the new iDealwine office in Asia.

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Read more about the article Botrytis, wine-making gold
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:11 May 2023

Botrytis, wine-making gold

With their luscious golden colour, sweet white wines are the perfect accompaniment for cheese and desserts but do you know how they are made?

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Read more about the article Mature vintages: The greatest fine wines
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:9 May 2023

Mature vintages: The greatest fine wines

12 Château Haut-Brion 1999, a Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Les Amoureuses 2005 by Roumier, three Château Le Pin 2004 and much more!

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Read more about the article Tasting: Choosing the right wine glass
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:5 May 2023

Tasting: Choosing the right wine glass

Find out why it's important to have the right glass for different types of wine.

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Read more about the article En Primeur | Bordeaux 2022 Vintage: Weather conditions and wine profiles
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 May 2023

En Primeur | Bordeaux 2022 Vintage: Weather conditions and wine profiles

A review of 2022 in Bordeaux’s vineyards and an analysis of the first samples tasted. A snapshot.

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Read more about the article The 2023 iDealwine auction barometer is released!
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  • Post published:4 May 2023

The 2023 iDealwine auction barometer is released!

Discover the rankings, records and significant facts from the 2022 wine auctions and the trends for 2023.

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Read more about the article The ultimate guide to Loire Valley appellations
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 May 2023

The ultimate guide to Loire Valley appellations

A guide to this dynamic and exciting wine region – one you should get to know!

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