Restaurants: Dinosaur Syracuse, New York State
American BBQ isn’t something that’s really translated to the UK, but it’s a big thing stateside, especially down south. I
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Video: FLXcursion 2023 in the Finger Lakes wine region, NY
Geneva, in the Finger Lakes wine region of New York State was the home to the 2023 FLXcursion, which brought
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Exploring Greece (3) Alpha Estate, Amydeon
Website: https://alpha-estate.com/ Alpha Estate is one of Greece’s most ambitious wine estates. It’s based in Amydeon, a region that’s a
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Take a walk on the dark side: Pinot Noir made by Riesling producers
Moderated by David Schildknecht and Andrew Hedley, this session focused on Pinot Noir made by Riesling producers, as part of
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Cava discovery (1) an overview and a large blind tasting
Cava is changing. In May I visited the region to taste lots of the top examples of Cava, the well-known
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Marlborough at 50: Tohu, the first Māori-owned and operated winery in New Zealand
Website: https://www.tohuwines.co.nz/ Over recent years, the New Zealand wine industry address some of the historical imbalances that saw Māori culture
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Piemonte adventure (4) in Bra, dining at Battaglino and Osteria del Boccondivino
The Piemonte adventure continued during a stay in Bra, with two excellent meals, plus a few other wines tasted. Barbacàn
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Restaurant Pearl Morissette, Niagara, Canada
Pearl Morissette is a highly acclaimed winery in Niagara, Canada. Now it is home to one of Canada’s leading restuarants,
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In Niagara (9) the impressive wines of Pearl Morissette
Website: https://pearlmorissette.com/ Pearl Morissette is one of Niagara’s most interesting producers, making compelling wines, and marching to the beat of
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Vinya del Noguer: natural Xarel.lo wines from Pepe Raventós
Pepe Raventós was in town promoting his new natural wines, so naturally I was keen to hear all about them.
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