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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Regions
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: 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: A&D Wines Quinta de Santa Teresa Avesso 2020, Baião, Vinho Verde, Portugal
A&D Wines is a family estate, run by Alexandre and Dialina Gomes, located in Vinho Verde’s sub region Baião, on
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VieVinum 2022: a Victorious Return to Vienna
After 4 long years, Vie Vinum, Austria’s national wine show, make a victorious return. Spread throughout Vienna’s magisterial Hofburg Palace,
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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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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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In Slovenia (3) Marof, Prekmurje
Website: https://www.marof.eu/ Marof is an impressive winery in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia, which is in the far northeast of
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In Slovenia (2) visiting Edi Simčič, Goriška Brda, Slovenia
My second stop, after a night in Ljubjana, was Edi Simčic in Goriška Brda. This is Slovenia’s most well known
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