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Jun 30


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Happy Publication Week to Hugh Johnson! The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson is available now in flexibound and eBook formats. Link in bio. ‘He’s like a good astrophysicist who can describe the universe without losing the wonder that comes from staring at a starry night.’ @ericasimov in his foreword for The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson ‘Brilliantly written … no one writes tauter, tighter, springier and fresher sentences about wine than Johnson’ @andrewcjefford Photo credit @lucypopephoto

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Jun 24


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Cheers to #EnglishWineWeek 2022! We’d love to hear what English wines you’ve been drinking lately… In our latest Vinosity article @rosemarygeorgemw finds sparkling success at three Hampshire wine estates. @hambledon_vineyard @hattingleywines @extonparkvineyard Link in our bio. Photo credit: @extonparkvineyard

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Jun 23


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We are delighted to partner with author Amanda Barnes @amanda_wine and distribute her award-winning book The South America Wine Guide. ‘It is the most comprehensive work on South American wine ever published…’ Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com In collaboration with over 60 regional specialists, The South America Wine Guide comprehensively details over 70 wine regions and maps out in stunning detail 40 wine regions — many of which have never before been mapped or documented in English.  Pre-order now and get £5 off, use promo code SAWG5. Link in bio.

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Jun 14


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Join the world’s best-loved and best-selling wine author, Hugh Johnson, to learn more about his adventures in wine and taste six of his favourite wines. Need a last-minute Father’s Day gift? Buy a double ticket for Hugh’s event in London and bring your father along, or join together remotely from anywhere in the world. Date: Tuesday, 28th June 2022 Venue: Vintners’ Hall, London and online Tickets include Hugh’s new book, The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson. Link in bio to view tickets. In partnership with @worldoffinewine @drinkwithmeuk @corneyandbarrow @royaltokaji @champagnepolroger

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Jun 6


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"Why does the wine-loving world have so little appreciation of Portuguese wines?"⁠ ⁠ Trying to solve that riddle rapidly became the major goal of Foot Trodden – Portugal and the Wines that Time Forgot.⁠ ⁠ Find out more in our latest Vinosity blog post - link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ ✏️ Words by @simonjwoolf⁠ ⁠ #talkingwine #vinosity #academieduvinlibrary #academieduvin #winenerd #winelover #winesofportugal #portuguesewine #instawine #winestagram

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Jun 4


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What do you think about English wines?⁠ ⁠ We pitched that question to Hugh Johnson. Do you agree with his answer? ⁠ ⁠ Link in bio to pre-order Hughs's new book, The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson.⁠ ⁠ #winelover #talkingwine #englishwine #academieduvinlibrary #sparklingwine #winestagram #winenerd

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Jun 2


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Ever wondered how the Queen chooses her wine? ⁠ ⁠ Link in bio to read the full article on our Vinosity blog.⁠ ⁠ ✏️ by @howkinsb⁠ ⁠ #academieduvinlibrary #academieduvin #talkingwine #vinosity #royalwarrant #royalwine #jubileeweekend #jubilee #platinumjubilee #winenerd #instawine #winelover

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Jun 1


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How do you pack your picnic? ⁠ ⁠ Do you choose the wine and then the food, or the other way round? ⁠ ⁠ #academieduvinlibrary #picnicwine #bankholiday #jubileeweekend #winetime #instawine #winestagram #winelover

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May 30


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"I was 6 years old when, for the first time, my father poured a teaspoon of Barbaresco into my glass."⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read an insightful and passionate interview with Angelo Gaja.⁠ ⁠ ✏️ Words by @andywine2021⁠ ⁠ P.S If you want to learn more about the Gaja family, read '10 Great Wine Families' by Fiona Morrison MW, available as an ebook or hardback on our website.⁠ ⁠ #gaja #barbaresco #italianwine #academieduvinlibrary #talkingwine #piedmont #instawine #winestagram #winelover #winenerd #wineappreciation #finewine #gaiagaja #nebbiolo #10greatwinefamilies #winewriting

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May 28


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Do you have a favourite wine or region? ⁠ ⁠ That's the question we pitched to Hugh Johnson.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio to pre-order his latest release, The Life and Wines of Hugh Johnson.⁠ ⁠ #hughjohnson #winelover #winegeek #favouritewine #academieduvinlibrary #talkingwine #winestagram #instawine

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May 26


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"And what of Bordeaux 2020? If one word can describe it, it is ‘balance’."⁠ ⁠ Indulge in Raymond Blake's tasting notes from a recent tasting of the 2020 vintage, in our latest Vinosity post.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio to the full article.⁠ ⁠ #talkingwine #vinosity #academieduvinlibrary #academieduvin #bordeaux2020 #millesime2020 #instawine #winestagram #finewine #rarewine #bordeauxwine #panoprimeurs20 #millesima #raymondblake #bordeauxtasting

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May 25


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Chateau Musar is a study in contrasts…war and triumph, chaos and beauty, praise and obscurity.⁠ ⁠ Join @napavalleywineacademy as they interview Marc Hochar who manages operations along with his brother, Gaston.⁠ ⁠ Webinar: Chateau Musar: A Legend In Lebanon with Marc Hochar⁠ Monday June 13th, 2022 at 10 AM Pacific⁠ ⁠ Click the link in bio to register!⁠ ⁠ #chateaumusar #talkingwine #academieduvinlibrary #napavalleywineacademy #lebanesewine #instawine #winestagram #winelover #winenerd #wineneducation


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