Saturday, 8 August, 2026

Smoke impact is an increasingly important issue in the wine world, but it's very difficult to test for

With fires burning near vineyards in France, Spain and Portugal, the issue of the impact of smoke on vineyards is a topical one.

Wine Anorak, Jamie Goode

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Friday, 7 August, 2026

Wonderful ways with winter at La Motte

This August, browse La Motte's selection of Syrah wines online, and visit them to experience Syrah in a variety of winter-winelands ways.

La Motte

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Friday, 7 August, 2026

Recipe: Venison pie paired with Blaauwklippen De Blaauwe Klip

This winter, try Blaauwklippen's hearty pairing of venison pie with the De Blaauwe Klip Bordeaux red blend.

Blaauwklippen

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