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Best Wines for Easter | A Camino Inspired Easter Feast
|Michelle Lawlor
Here is your ultimate guide to the best wines for Easter. We love Easter, it's like a mini Christmas in lots of ways. The only other time of year where... Read more...
What Does Albarino Taste Like? Discover Spain’s Bright Coastal Classic
What Does Albarino Taste Like? Discover Spain’s Bright Coastal Classic
|Michelle Lawlor
Fresh, vibrant and full of coastal charm, Albariño is Spain’s signature white wine from Rías Baixas. Discover what it tastes like, the best food pairings and how to serve it... Read more...
Old World vs New World Wines: France vs New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
Old World vs New World Wines: France vs New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the difference between Old World and New World wines through two iconic expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. From the mineral elegance of France’s Sancerre to the vibrant fruit of New... Read more...
Northern vs Southern Rhône Wines: Grapes, Flavours, and Pairings
Northern vs Southern Rhône Wines: Grapes, Flavours, and Pairings
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the difference between Northern and Southern Rhone wines. From Syrah’s peppery elegance to Grenache’s juicy generosity, explore grapes, flavours, and food pairings. Read more...
Corporate Gifting Trends for 2025 - The Nude Wine Co
Corporate Gifting Trends for 2025
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the top corporate gifting trends for 2025. From luxury and sustainability to personalisation and subscriptions, see why premium wine hampers and subscriptions are the smartest business gifts this year. Read more...
What Wine Goes Best with Cheese? The Ultimate Pairing Guide - The Nude Wine Co
What Wine Goes Best with Cheese? The Ultimate Pairing Guide
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the best wine and cheese pairings. From red to white, soft to hard cheeses, explore our Wines of the Year 2025 for your perfect cheese night. Read more...
Barolo Wine Guide 2025: The King of Italian Reds Explained - The Nude Wine Co
Barolo Wine Guide 2025: The King of Italian Reds Explained
|Michelle Lawlor
Barolo is known as the King of Italian Reds. Discover Barolo wine's flavor, its steep price, and great vintages. Find out what foods pair well with it. Also, learn where... Read more...
Chilled Reds for Summer: Why Serving Red Wine Cold Can Be a Game-Changer
Chilled Reds for Summer: Why Serving Red Wine Cold Can Be a Game-Changer
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover why chilled red wine is perfect for summer. Learn which reds taste best cold, how tannins affect flavour, and the ideal serving temperature for fresh, vibrant wine. Read more...
Amarone vs Ripasso vs Valpolicella | Italian Wine Guide - The Nude Wine Co
Amarone vs Ripasso vs Valpolicella | Italian Wine Guide
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the difference between Amarone, Ripasso and Valpolicella wines. Learn how one region creates three iconic red styles from the same grapes. Read more...
Chablis vs Sancerre: What’s the Difference? - The Nude Wine Co
Chablis vs Sancerre: What’s the Difference?
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover the difference between Chablis and Sancerre. Learn about grapes, regions, styles, and food pairings in this guide to two iconic French white wines. Read more...
What Is Orange Wine? Everything You Need to Know - The Nude Wine Co
What Is Orange Wine? Everything You Need to Know
|Michelle Lawlor
Discover what orange wine really is, how it's made, what it tastes like, and why it's one of the oldest and most exciting wine styles today. Read more...
Penedes: Spain’s Best Kept Wine Secret - The Nude Wine Co
Penedes: Spain’s Best Kept Wine Secret
|Michelle Lawlor
Penedès is Spain’s best kept wine secret — and it’s about to become the world’s first fully organic wine region. Meet the wines and producers leading the way. Read more...
What I Learned About Sauvignon Blanc During My Marlborough Harvest - The Nude Wine Co
What I Learned About Sauvignon Blanc During My Marlborough Harvest
|Michelle Lawlor
In March 2008, I flew to New Zealand’s Marlborough wine region for three months of vintage. This time is exciting and chaotic for any winery. Vintage means harvest. It brings... Read more...
Tempranillo for Summer – Spain’s Star Grape, Served Your Way - The Nude Wine Co
Tempranillo for Summer – Spain’s Star Grape, Served Your Way
|Michelle Lawlor
Tempranillo is one of Spain’s best-known red grapes. While it's often paired with hearty winter meals and oak-aged wines, it also shines in summer. Tempranillo offers juicy red fruit, soft... Read more...
What is Pet-Nat? Everything You Need to Know About This Trendy Bubbly - The Nude Wine Co
What is Pet-Nat? Everything You Need to Know About This Trendy Bubbly
|Michelle Lawlor
If you spot bottles with crown caps and a cloudy swirl, check the names. Look for Conti, Uivo, or Voria. You've discovered a fun part of the wine world: Pétillant... Read more...
Bordeaux Wine Made Simple | What is Left Bank Vs Right Bank? - The Nude Wine Co
Bordeaux Wine Made Simple | What is Left Bank Vs Right Bank?
|Michelle Lawlor
Learn the difference between Left Bank and Right Bank wines, how to serve them, cheats for Bordeaux wine labels, food pairings, and find out why you don’t always need to... Read more...
IMAGE Magazine: The wines to try this Easter weekend, according to an expert - The Nude Wine Co
IMAGE Magazine: The wines to try this Easter weekend, according to an expert
|Michelle Lawlor
There is so much advice about what to drink at Easter, and let’s face it, it is one of the biggest meals of the year outside of Christmas. It is... Read more...
The Best Wine Pairings for Lamb: A Cut-by-Cut Guide - The Nude Wine Co
The Best Wine Pairings for Lamb: A Cut-by-Cut Guide
|Michelle Lawlor
Lamb is a beautifully rich and flavourful meat, and an excellent wine to have some fun with when pairing wines for Easter Sunday lunch. Rioja is the go-to classic pairing,... Read more...
Portuguese Wine Regions You Need to Know - The Nude Wine Co
Portuguese Wine Regions You Need to Know
|Michelle Lawlor
Portugal is having a moment. And it's about time. With a treasure trove of native grape varieties, old vines, and winemakers who balance tradition with innovation, Portuguese wine is finally... Read more...
Scoring Your Wines - The Nude Wine Co
Scoring Your Wines
|Michelle Lawlor
This 10-point system keeps scoring easy, enjoyable, and perfect for all experience levels! Length of Flavour How long does the flavour linger? + 1 point: Fades fast+ 2 points: Hangs... Read more...
How Much Wine to Buy for Christmas - The Nude Wine Co
How Much Wine to Buy for Christmas
|Michelle Lawlor
Planning your Christmas gathering is all about creating memorable moments—and wine plays a starring role in setting the festive mood. But how much wine should you buy, and which bottles... Read more...
The Challenges of Corporate Festive Gifting – and How to Solve Them - The Nude Wine Co
The Challenges of Corporate Festive Gifting – and How to Solve Them
|Michelle Lawlor
It’s that time of year again – the festive season is fast approaching, and with it comes the daunting task of organising corporate gifts for clients. What should be a... Read more...
What Does Oaked Mean for Your Wine? - The Nude Wine Co
What Does Oaked Mean for Your Wine?
|Michelle Lawlor
Ever wondered why some wines have a buttery or vanilla flavour while others burst with bright, fresh fruit? The secret lies in the oak. Understanding 'oaked' or 'oaky' wines can... Read more...
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Like a Pro: A Step- by-Step Guide - The Nude Wine Co
How to Open a Bottle of Champagne Like a Pro: A Step- by-Step Guide
|Michelle Lawlor
Learn how to open a bottle of champagne like a pro with The Nude Wine Company. Discover the best techniques, tips, and common mistakes to avoid for a perfect celebration. Read more...
How to Decant a Bottle of Wine Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide - The Nude Wine Co
How to Decant a Bottle of Wine Properly: A Step-by-Step Guide
|Michelle Lawlor
Decanting wine is not only fun, it also helps the wine taste better. Whether you are wine guzzler or a self professed wine afionado, decanting a bottle is a great... Read more...
Comparing Barolo to Brunello - The Nude Wine Co
Comparing Barolo to Brunello
|Michelle Lawlor
Here we are comparing Barolo to Brunello, two of Italy's most prestigious wines, each with its own unique character and history. In this beginners guide, we'll compare these iconic wines... Read more...