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Chenin blanc wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa

Grape Expectations

South African wine producers are getting ready to take on the world with their own ‘national treasure’ – the Chenin blanc grape. Have you heard of it?

Wachau Valley, Austria

The World Heritage Wachau

The Wachau Valley is about more than just the castles and medieval towns. The natural landscapes and wine terraces make this a magical region.

Pazo Baion, Galicia, Spain

The great dry Galician white

When in O Salnes, you need to taste the star of the region – the AlbariƱo. Here is the story of this special wine.

Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt, Queensland, Australia

The Granite Belt: Queensland’s wine region

Not only does Queensland make wine, it produces some incredible alternative varieties (that you can taste on the Granite Belt)!

El Gouna winery, winemaking in Egypt

Reviving the nectar of Ancient Egypt

It was once an important part of Ancient Egyptian culture but wine has virtually disappeared from the country. Now there is a small revival of the drink.

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