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Delving into Japan With Eilidh: Sake Explained Part 3
Jan 06 20200Part 3: What does Sake mean to Japan and how is it changing?
The UK consumes vast quantities of wine, beer and gin but sake is very much the sub-category of niche when it comes to alcoholic beverages in the UK. We are pretty sure we have the widest collection in Nottingham through our Akashi Tai range and welcome you all to come and try these fantastic beverages. This article, however, delves into what sake means to Japan and how that is changing.
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A Guide to Vegan Wine
Jan 03 2020The start of 2020 has brought with it new year’s resolutions and with it over 250,000 people signing up to “Veganuary”, a campaign where people go vegan for a month. The number of vegans in the UK reached 3.5 million last year and we have found that more and more people are asking for vegan wines. Previously, it has been assumed that all wine is vegan friendly, however, this is not the case. As people become more aware of this, the demand for vegan wines has increased.
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Delving into Japan With Eilidh: Sake Explained Part 2
Dec 28 2019Part 2: Shopping
When buying sake there are many styles and grades. The quality, as previously discussed, is determined by the level of polishing the rice undergoes before being steamed.
Note: Indications about the degree of polishing is always in terms of what percentage of material remains. Ie. The less material that remains, the higher the grade.
To keep things simple I have chosen the main styles and classifications.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 24
Dec 24 2019Day 24: Happy Christmas Eve! Our final advent opening before the big day is of course a sparkling - we are celebrating after all.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 23
Dec 23 2019Day 23: It wouldn't be Christmas without a cheese board and what goes better with a cheese board than a glass of port?
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 22
Dec 22 2019Day 22 offers a quick trip to the west coast of the USA - it's a big wine that is not to be missed.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 22
Dec 22 2019Day 22 offers a quick trip to the west coast of the USA - it's a big wine that is not to be missed.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 21
Day 21 brings us a new edition to the weavers portfolio from Chile.Dec 21 2019 -
Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 20
Dec 20 2019Day 20 and it is a gin that is very close to home - our Castle Gate Gin
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 19
Dec 19 2019Day 19 takes us to everything that is great about christmas. It is gold, delciously decadent and brilliant for after dinner.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 18
Dec 18 2019Day 18 and we are in the heart of Burgundy. This is a seriously good wine and one that would be a real treat this christmas.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 17
Dec 17 2019Day 17 takes us to the smallest distillery in Scotland, Edradour.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 16
Dec 16 2019Day 16 brings us to Loire with a very elegant Sauvignon Blanc. This wine we have shown at tastings across the year and it has proven to be hugely popular so we thought we would share it in our advent calendar.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 15
Dec 15 2019Day 15 brings us to a firm Weavers favourite and a household name for those who know about this wonderful Portuguese red.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 14
Dec 14 2019An English special for a countdown to christmas.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 13
Dec 13 2019Our Christmas coundown brings us claret - of course it does as it simply wouldn't be Christmas without it.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 12
Dec 12 2019Day 12 in our Advent Calendar brings a wonderful Pinot Noir. A must try for all you Burgundy lovers.
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Christmas Advent Calendar: Day 11
Dec 11 2019Day 11 of our countdown to Christmas brings with it an incredible rhum from Martinique. Definitely something different thats for sure.
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