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DOWNES IN ONE

This punchy series of one-minute animated videos breaks down the world of wine into simple, memorable nuggets.

Perfect for curious consumers, budding enthusiasts, and students who want expert knowledge, fast.

Clear, clever, and effortlessly enjoyable.

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  • MASTERS OF WINE

    MASTERS OF WINE

    Rarely a week goes by without being asked, "John, what is a MASTER OF WINE?" So, here go, a quick, simple explanation in this week's DOWNES IN ONE.

  • BOTTLE SHAPES

    BOTTLE SHAPES

    If nothing else it's a good party trick! That said, BOTTLE SHAPES are a bit of Sherlock Holmes to help you identify a wine.

  • ORGANIC WINE

    ORGANIC WINE

    ORGANIC WINE is becoming popular. "John, what is organic wine?" Explained in this week's DOWNES IN ONE.

  • OAK BARRELS

    OAK BARRELS

    When 'oaked wine' or 'unoaked wine' is mentioned I generally see puzzled faces so, this week's DOWNES IN ONE short animation video explains the role of OAK BARRELS in your glass of wine.

  • SERVING TEMPERATURES

    SERVING TEMPERATURES

    Presenting a masterclass in London recently, out of the blue, I was asked about SERVING TEMPERATURES so, here we go.

  • ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

    ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

    As I travel the world 'talking wine' I'm being asked more and more about ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE as it builds global recognition and reputation.

  • LOW TANNIN WINE

    LOW TANNIN WINE

    A friend who loves red wine but can't handle 'big tannins' asked, "are there any LOW TANNIN WINES?" The answer's a BIG yes.

  • WINES OF BURGUNDY

    WINES OF BURGUNDY

    THE WINES OF BURGUNDY may be magical but they're not mysterious, or as difficult to understand as many will have us believe.

  • WINES OF AUSTRALIA

    WINES OF AUSTRALIA

    Just back from 'talking wine' in Australia where I 'found' some 'new' wines and vineyards so, I've updated my DOWNES IN ONE.

  • CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE

    CREMANT DE BOURGOGNE

    Champagne may be the most famous sparkling wine in the world but there are some cracking sparklers out there, including CREMANT DE LOIRE.

  • CREMANT DE LOIRE

    CREMANT DE LOIRE

    Last week's DOWNES IN ONE had people asking about 'other' sparkling wines outside Champagne, so, here we go, CREMANT DE LOIRE, surprise, surprise, from France's Loire Valley.

  • AUSTRALIA'S SHOALHAVEN COAST VINEYARDS

    AUSTRALIA'S SHOALHAVEN COAST VINEYARDS

    A DOWNES IN ONE video that features this beautiful coastal vineyard estate located south of Sydney.

  • WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA

    WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA

    So pleased that The Wines of South Africa UK (WOSA) have included my DOWNES IN ONE short animation video on THE WINES OF SOUTH AFRICA on their newsletter and website to get an understanding of South African wines out there.