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How to fortify yourself this Christmas
There's a world of delicious wines with extra oomph to enjoy and see you through the festivities. LadySips sings the joyous praises of Sherry, Port and…
Dec 11, 2025
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Make mine an F&T...
In this soaring heat, LadySips is taking inspiration from Andalucía for her early evening sip. Step aside rosé, there’s a refreshing new double act in…
Aug 15, 2025
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How to speed chill a bottle of wine
As the mercury rises, so does the urge to have a cold glass of wine. LadySips shares quick ways to chill a bottle when you've forgotten to put one in…
Jun 23, 2025
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New kids on the wine block
Hello Solaris, Regent and Floreal, new grape varieties making wine production viable in rainy climes, like the UK and parts of France. LadySips looks at…
May 28, 2025
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Why chilled reds are cool, OK?
In the 1977 play Abigail’s Party flirtatious hostess Beverly inadvertently hit on a wine trend that's just catching on decades later. Let's get those…
May 18, 2025
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A good year for the rosés
A blast of warm weather has brought forward the drinking window for pink wines. LadySips, always a keen early adopter, takes you through the pale and…
Apr 29, 2025
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Pinot Noir: pushing the boundaries
Put off by the high price of French Pinot Noir? You can still enjoy this grape variety by buying more affordable bottles from Romania, South Africa and…
Apr 14, 2025
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A taste of things to come...
Find out why LadySips will be sipping and spitting more intensely over the next six months, plus some winning Welsh wines that she’s adding to her…
Mar 8, 2025
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