A celebration of the underdog vintages: Burgundy 2017 and Barolo 2014
Vintage variation is one of the facets of wine that makes it so complicated, but also so engrossing. Most wines
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Features
Cartier, Cahors, natural wine and dead Brit bits
Alain-Dominique-Perrin and Michel Rolland talk Château Lagrézette to Lisse Garnett Wines reviewed by Jamie Goode Alain-Dominique Perrin is the man
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Zweigelt study: is Austria’s ‘Merlot’ capable of greatness?
Although Blaufrankisch is widely seen as Austria’s top red grape, it’s not the most widely planted. That title goes to
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Catena explore the natural side: making the most of Argentina’s historic Criolla Chica variety
Catena is one of Argentina’s best-known producers, making a range of wines at varying price points, including some very impressive
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Top Mosel Riesling: tasting 64 Grosses Gewächs at the 2020 VDP tasting
Here are my notes on 64 Mosel Rieslings from the 2020 Grosses Gewächs tasting, featuring new releases from some of
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In Champagne: Agrapart & Fils
Founded in 1894, Champagne Agrapart & Fils has rightfully emerged as one of the finest grower estates in the Côte
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Wine just tastes of wine: on objects and perception, part 1
How do we perceive wine? How do we make sense of the world around us? Is there such a thing
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Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay (2) six more top wines tasted
A few days ago I reported on six of the twelve Chardonnays (and Ring added her notes, after tasting through
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Christmas wines 2020
Some wines tasted over the holiday period, with an emphasis on sweet and Bordeaux. Champagne Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Non
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Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay (1) six top wines tasted
January 6, 2021 – I received the same wines as Goode, a few weeks later, and thought it would be
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