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Read more about the article Can biodynamic wine save the planet?
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  • Post published:13 July 2023

Can biodynamic wine save the planet?

A beginners’ guide to biodynamics in the world of wine.

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Read more about the article A day in the vines: The iDealwine team on the banks of the Loire
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  • Post published:12 July 2023

A day in the vines: The iDealwine team on the banks of the Loire

It’s one of iDealwine’s summer rituals - the team swaps their desks for a vineyard. Discover what they got up to this year.

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Read more about the article Pairing food and wine | Tapas
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  • Post published:11 July 2023

Pairing food and wine | Tapas

Tapas are a welcome addition to any aperitif, so here is some inspiration to keep your guests happy!

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Read more about the article Fine Spirits Auction | A fine spirits festival
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  • Post published:4 July 2023

Fine Spirits Auction | A fine spirits festival

Find top bottles from every category in our latest Fine Spirits Auction.

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Read more about the article Château Lynch Bages | End of an era with the death of Jean-Michel Cazes
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 July 2023

Château Lynch Bages | End of an era with the death of Jean-Michel Cazes

Jean-Michel Cazes, the artist behind Château Lynch-Bages, passed away on 28 June 2023 at the age of 88. A truly immense figure from the world of wine.

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Read more about the article Back to basics | How is wine made?
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:4 July 2023

Back to basics | How is wine made?

You like drinking wine and you know a bit about it, but do you know how it’s made? It's okay if you've been too shy to ask; we’ve got you covered :D

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Read more about the article How to pair rosé with Chinese cuisine
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  • Post published:3 July 2023

How to pair rosé with Chinese cuisine

Have you ever wondered what to pair with rosé? Here we delve into the various pairing options with Chinese food.

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Read more about the article What conditions are necessary for a great wine? | Part 2
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  • Post published:30 June 2023

What conditions are necessary for a great wine? | Part 2

Getting all the right climatic conditions to make a great wine is quite a tall order! Part 2 of this guide looks at the importance of timing in the vineyard.

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Read more about the article En primeurs 2022 | Bordeaux’s best second wines
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  • Post published:29 June 2023

En primeurs 2022 | Bordeaux’s best second wines

Second wines - what are they and which ones should feature among your 2022 en primeurs purchases?

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Read more about the article Can you believe it? The iDealwine Hong Kong office is 10!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:28 June 2023

Can you believe it? The iDealwine Hong Kong office is 10!

The 10 years since opening the iDealwine office in Hong Kong have gone by so fast. We're taking a moment to look back at what has happened since.

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Read more about the article New auction | Grandi Vini Italiani
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  • Post published:26 June 2023

New auction | Grandi Vini Italiani

3,000 star Italian bottles are waiting for your bids in an auction that closes on 5 July.

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Read more about the article Food and wine pairings | Tomatoes
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • Post published:22 June 2023

Food and wine pairings | Tomatoes

The case of the tomato is a tricky one when it comes to wine pairings, so here are some hints and tricks for the traps to avoid.

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Read more about the article Our new Languedoc-Roussillon partner domains
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  • Post published:22 June 2023

Our new Languedoc-Roussillon partner domains

Discover the new domains: Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian, Balansa, Mas Combarèla, Ferrussac and Gardiès!

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Read more about the article En Primeur 2022: The best wines for cellaring
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  • Post published:22 June 2023

En Primeur 2022: The best wines for cellaring

Bordeaux’s 2022 vintage is an excellent year but which wines are best suited to being aged for many years to come?

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Read more about the article Languedoc and Roussillon<strong> – </strong>Grange des Pères leads the region at iDealwine’s auctions
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  • Post published:22 June 2023

Languedoc and Roussillon – Grange des Pères leads the region at iDealwine’s auctions

France’s largest wine-producing region saw over 6,900 bottles past through iDealwine’s auctions in 2022.

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Read more about the article Wein & Vino at iDealwine: A new era for our Italian and German-speaking clients!
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  • Post published:19 June 2023

Wein & Vino at iDealwine: A new era for our Italian and German-speaking clients!

The Italian and German versions of the iDealwine website are finally live! Read on to find out how to change your language settings, and to learn more about the enormous project!

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Read more about the article Light wines perfect for summer | The iDealwine team’s favourites
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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!
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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
  • Post author:iDealwine
  • 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 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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