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The Look of Wine – book review
A compelling call to really look at your wine before you drink it, and appreciate the power of colour. The Look of Wine Reading wine colour Florence de La Rivière...
Tamlyn Currin
Tuesday 9 December 2025
• 7 min read
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Rooted in Change – book review
A courageous book that tackles the unwieldy subject of sustainability in wine with extraordinary detail, pragmatism and warmth. Rooted in Change The stories behind sustainable wine Jane Masters MW and...
Tamlyn Currin
Wednesday 5 November 2025
• 1 min read
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