In Kyiv, Ukraine, and a traditional lunch at Khutorets
Had a lovely day in Kyiv yesterday. This is my first time in Ukraine, and I’m here to present a
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Highlights: Daniel Landi Las Uvas de la Ira Tinto 2019 Mentrida, Spain
This is a sensational expression of Garnacha from Daniel Landi. So smooth and elegant. I love the winemaking here: one-third
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Two new high-end wines from Iona (Elgin, South Africa): Kloof and Solace
Elgin-based producer Iona have released two new wines from special terroirs. I review them here. Iona Solace Wine of Brocha
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Highlights: Champagne Bruno Paillard Grand Vintage ‘Assemblage’ 2012
The new Grand Vintage ‘Assemblage’ has been released by Champagne Bruo Paillard. It’s the 2012, which was a year of
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The Dynamic Wines of Jerez’ Callejuela
Brothers Pepe and Paco produce some incredibly dynamic Palominos from el Marco de Jerez, some fortified and some not, and
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The wines of Luis Seabra, Portugal
Luis Seabra made his name as winemaker for Niepoort, before leaving to set up his own project in 2013. Seabra’s
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In Piedmonte: visiting Giuseppe Rinaldi, with Alessia and Carlotta
This was my first professional visit in Piedmont, and as they go, it was quite a good start. It was
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Highlights: G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo 2019 Piedmont, Italy
I had this wine last night at a lovely restaurant in Pollenza, in Piedmont. It was a fancy place, but
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Highlights: Jules Desjourneys Pouilly-Loché 2017 Bourgogne, France
Fabien Duperry is fast becoming a bit of a legend, and his wines transcend the terroirs he works with in
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The wines of Bodegas Piqueras, Almansa, Spain
In Spain’s Castilla-La Mancha region there’s a small DO called Almansa. And one of the striking this about this is
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