Jess Morton

Journalist

Australia

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03/25/2020
Swirl, Sniff, Sip: How to Drink Wine Like an Expert

(Ghost written)Navigating the vast world of wine drinking can be daunting for new wine drinkers. But all you really need to drink wine properly is a curiosity and eagerness to try new things. With that in mind, consider this your guide on how to drink wine like a pro.

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02/24/2020
Everything You Need to Know About Tannins in Wine

(Ghost written)For most wine lovers, a great bottle of wine goes deeper than flavor. It's about how it feels on the palate. Tannins play a large part in this. The tannins in wine could even be the reason you love a particular variety, or never want to be in the same room with it again.

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02/28/2020
Sip Sip Hooray: The Ultimate Wine Tasting Party Guide

(Ghost written) As a wine lover, hosting a wine tasting party is one of the more creative ways to share your passion with friends, try new wines, and improve your palate. Use this guide to learn how to create a fun and memorable experience.

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03/07/2020
An Easy-to-Digest Guide to Pairing Wine Like a Pro

(Ghost written)The simple goal of wine pairing is to make food and wine taste better than they would on their own. The following tips will acquaint you with some pairing basics, how food affects the taste of wine, and what makes for great wine pairings.

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03/10/2020
Organic Wine: A Step Beyond Convention

(Ghost written) These are good days to be an organic wine. After decades of being dwarfed by traditional producers, now organic, natural, and biodynamic wines are filling up cellars nationwide. People are caring more and more about the food they're putting into their bodies, the ingredients they're putting on their skin, and the origin of the wine they're drinking.

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03/17/2020
Wine and Cheese Pairing Made Simple

(Ghost written)When it comes to wine pairing, the best way to discover what works is to experiment and let your taste buds take the lead. That said, it helps to have a little direction. To help you on your way, here are some basic guidelines for creating the perfect wine and cheese pairings.

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01/13/2020
Taiwanese Wine Industry Insider | Wine Market Analysis

There's an awful lot to like about the small island nation of Taiwan. Positioned 180 km east of China, with a population of approximately 23 million, Taiwan is an important and growing market for wine. Taiwan is among the top five wine markets in Asia, with Euromonitor expecting Taiwan's wine consumption to increase steadily in the coming years, surpassing 25 million litres in 2021.

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01/28/2020
South Korean Wine Industry Insider Report and Key Trends

South Korea has come a long way in the past 50 years. Although the wine market has gained a lot of traction compared to traditional choices like soju, consumers in South Korea are still a bit cautious when purchasing wine. But, is this now changing?

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How to organise the best blind tasting

It is a great idea to decide on a theme for your blind tasting. This can be based on wine regions, wine colors, vintages or even grape types. Be sure to establish a price range of the bottles and to determine how many bottles each participant should bring. If you have a trusted wine shop with clued-up staff, you can even have them hand-pick the wines for you!