Cellar Door Diary
A particular insight that Miles brought was to present wines by their style or flavour, rather than by country, which was the norm in the industry at that time, and something that we continue today.
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The trip was a fascinating insight into Georgia and its long winemaking heritage. We took a deep dive into their Qvevri winemaking tradition that dates back millennia and is recognised by UNESCO for intangible cultural heritage, we also looked at many wines made using modern wine making techniques. We visited several producers of different sizes, age and scale of production. Georgian wine, gastronomy and tourism are increasingly worth talking about, but there are many parts undiscovered, and even misunderstood, perhaps the reason why us wine trade folk were invited to come and uncover the hidden gems of this historic wine producing country.
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As independent wine merchants we want to support our customers as best we can and of course continue trading with our local customers even if they've decided to omit or cut down on their booze in take!
Cellar Door Wines remains ever so obliging, still accepting orders for your Christmas gifts, should you require assistance. Their knowledgeable team, much like diligent elves, is ever ready to offer expert advice. And do not forget — those of you who are so inclined can sample no less than 16 wines, entirely free of charge, at their charming shop.
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Victoria from Cellar Door Wines has recently visited several wineries in Rioja, Spain. Read through her journey to learn more about this region and its wines!
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