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Yquem
In 1996 renowned wine critic Robert Parker tasted a line-up that included several wines from Chateau d’Yquem. “What is so remarkable about this series of wines is that the 1811...
Yquem
In 1996 renowned wine critic Robert Parker tasted a line-up that included several wines from Chateau d’Yquem. “What is so remarkable about this series of wines is that the 1811...
Malbec Medley
Malbec might be familiar to you as one of the six traditional red grapes used in red Bordeaux blends. The other five are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and...
Malbec Medley
Malbec might be familiar to you as one of the six traditional red grapes used in red Bordeaux blends. The other five are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc, petit verdot and...
Right Bank Red
Last week the Bordeaux En-Primeur 2020 campaign finally wrapped up. En primeur is a system used by the French, most notably the Bordelaise, to sell their wine as futures. This...
Right Bank Red
Last week the Bordeaux En-Primeur 2020 campaign finally wrapped up. En primeur is a system used by the French, most notably the Bordelaise, to sell their wine as futures. This...
Montepulciano Moment
It’s hardly surprising that montepulciano (mon-ta-pull-chyano) is a wine term that confuses drinkers. It’s the name of the town in Tuscany, around which the famous red wine ‘Vino Nobile de Montepulciano’ is...
Montepulciano Moment
It’s hardly surprising that montepulciano (mon-ta-pull-chyano) is a wine term that confuses drinkers. It’s the name of the town in Tuscany, around which the famous red wine ‘Vino Nobile de Montepulciano’ is...
Irresistible Reds From A Mt Etna Maker
Wines from Mount Etna have been hot property for several years now, but one variety in particular from this lofty Sicilian region has become a real favourite of mine, Nerello...
Irresistible Reds From A Mt Etna Maker
Wines from Mount Etna have been hot property for several years now, but one variety in particular from this lofty Sicilian region has become a real favourite of mine, Nerello...