Exploring Cairanne (1) a large tasting of the 2022 wines
For a long time, Cairanne was part of Côtes de Rhône Villages, but it became a cru in 2015, after
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Exploring Cairanne (4) Domaine Roche
Romain Roche came back to the family domaine in 2009. The vineyards had been in the family for seven generations,
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In Niagara (9) Lailey Winery and Stonebridge
Website: https://laileywines.com/ Lailey is one of the important wineries in Niagara’s recent history, but it has been through some recent
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Transmission: an exciting new wine project in Portugal’s Bairrada wine region
Transmission is an exciting new wine project from Bairrada. It’s a partnership between TAP pilot and wine lover Vitor Bento
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Albert Bichot: an important Bourgogne negociant and land-owner, currently making some excellent wines
Website: www.albert-bichot.com Most people think of Albert Bichot as a negociant, but this isn’t doing the full justice. While negociant
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More than 1000 vineyards and 4209 hectares under vine: UK wine production continues to grow
Wine production in the UK goes from strength to strength, at least in terms of the statistics. There are now
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Gigondas: a major tasting of the 2022s
This was a major tasting of Gigondas reds. The new whites (which are allowed in the appellation as of 2023)
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In Niagara (8) Black Bank Hill, an interesting newcomer
Website: https://www.blackbankhill.com/ Taylor Emerson and John McLean are cousins, and they are the folk behind an exciting new winery in
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Portuguese wines in the UK: Portugal makes gains in independent wine merchants
June 2024 was a month focusing on Portuguese wines in independent wine merchants. For three few weeks I did a
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Château de Pommard/Famille Carabello-Baum, Bourgogne, France: 2022 releases
Website: https://chateaudepommard.com/ In 2014, Silicon Valley entrepreneur Michael Baum bought the historical Château de Pommard with its 25 hectares of
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