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Code red

Winter means we need glasses full of warmth and nothing does that better than a big, rich glass of red. Red wine can be intimidating with so many different styles to chose from. But it’s not as complicated as it’s made out to be.

Will I like it?

The key to ‘no nasty surprises’ is understanding what you are likely to get in your bottle. The grape variety used, where it was grown, and the wine-making techniques determine how it will taste in your glass.

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