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Why Fairtrade wine could be better

Why Fairtrade wine could be better

Posted on March 9 2014 at 11:28

As those of you who read my Guardian column will know I had a big rant about the quality of Fairtrade wine at the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight. Now on the last day it seems like a good opportunity to explore how it might be improved

Tags: Distell Earthbound A Place in the Sun South Africa Fairtrade Fairtrade wine
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4 Fairtrade reds to try

4 Fairtrade reds to try

Posted on February 27 2021 at 16:06

We’re now a week into Fairtrade Fortnight and if you haven’t yet bought a bottle of Fairtrade wine, now’s your chance.

Tags: South African wine Fairtrade wine malbec
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Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2017

Posted on February 25 2018 at 09:24

Tomorrow the annual Fairtrade Fortnight starts in the UK. I wish I could get more enthusiastic about Fairtrade wine but so many of them are underwhelming. Happily this wine which is made in South Africa is an exception: not mindblowing - you wouldn’t expect that for £5 - but a more than decent bottle for the price.

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