Temperature-controlled wine storage units
Wine is sensitive to storage temperatures. In traditional wine-producing countries wine is often stored after bottling in underground cellars, which
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Why we should run a mile if a wine retailer emerges claiming to ‘cut out the middleman’
Every now and then a new wine retailer emerges. Their claim is that they will ‘cut out the middleman’ and
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Highlights: Two from Sam Harrop: Chardonnay from Waiheke and Syrah from Hawke’s Bay
Sam Harrop is an accomplished winemaker who consults widely around the wine world. He spent a number of years in
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Highlights: Ripa, a rosé from Rioja that’s being dubbed the new Tondonia
Ripa. It has been dubbed the new Tondonio rosé, but half the price. [For those not in the know, the
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The ageing potential of Sauvignon Blanc: Sancerre and Bordeaux over three decades
This was an interesting tasting, looking at the two top examples of Sauvignon Blanc ageing over three decades. In the
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Highlights: Mixtura 2019 Europe
The concept behind Mixtura is an interesting one – and it crosses national borders. It’s the brainchild of Gutier Seijo
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Highlights: the Ovitelli wines from Yangarra in Australia’s McLaren Vale
These are two very impressive wines made in 675 litre ceramic eggs by biodynamic winery Yangarra in the McLaren Vale.
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Highlights: Champagne Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Prestige Blanc Millésime Brut 2009
Champagne Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Prestige Blanc Millésime Brut 2009 France12% alcohol£39.95 TannersBeaumont des Crayères is a small cooperative
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Highlights: Frapin Cognac Millesime 30 Years Old 1989
Website: https://www.cognac-frapin.com/en/our-cognacs/1989-2/ Frapin Cognac Millesime 30 Years Old 198940.3% alcohol100% Ugni Blanc located in the western part of Frapin’s vineyards,
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In Slovenia (4) visiting Roka, in Kog
Liam and Sinead Cabot hail from Ireland, where they currently run a successful wine importing business, Cabot & Co https://www.cabotandco.com/
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