In Montalcino: Canalicchio di Sopra
I knew I would like Francesco Ripaccioli when he professed his deep love for Champagne. Francesco, cellar rat / managing
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Exploring Bourgogne (3) Olivier Morin, Chitry
Domaine Olivier Morin2 chemin du Vaudu – 89530 Chitry-le-FortTel. +33 (0)3 86 41 47 20https://olivier-morin.fr Olivier Morin is one of
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Penfolds Collection 2023, including the new 2019 Grange
Peter Gago was in London to introduce the 2023 Penfolds Collection. This iconic Australian producer has been busy adding wines
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Anderson Valley, California (6) a big tasting with lots of producers
Copain Website: https://www.copainwines.com/ A boutique winery started by Wells Guthrie, I first came across them as part of the In
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Anderson Valley, California (3) Baxter
Website: https://www.baxterwinery.com/ One of the wineries that most impressed me on my visit to the Anderson Valley was Baxter, which
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Anderson Valley, California (1) where California meets the Pacific Northwest
One of California’s less well known wine regions, the Anderson Valley is rapidly developing a reputation as a rather special
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Visiting Vin d’Omachi Ferme 36, a naturally inclined producer in Nagano, Japan
Yoshio Yano and his family run Vin d’Omachi Ferme 36 which is based in Omachi town. It’s a really dramatic
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A mini Bacchus study
Bacchus is one of the most popular grape varieties in the UK, and is mainly used for still wines. It’s
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Announcing The Sorting Table, a new online wine retailer
Launched today, a new online wine retail venture called The Sorting Table. I’m involved (as a contributing editor), as are
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Highlights: Domaine Jones On the QT Carignan Gris 2019 Vin de France
A nice one-off made from a rare gris mutation of Carignan by Katie Jones. Domaine Jones On the QT Carignan
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