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Dealing With Corks
When it comes to opening wines sealed with cork, I use either one of two devices. Both are simple to master. The first is the trusty waiter’s friend. You can...
Dealing With Corks
When it comes to opening wines sealed with cork, I use either one of two devices. Both are simple to master. The first is the trusty waiter’s friend. You can...
In Praise of Pinot
What is it that makes Pinot Noir so special? The protagonist in the film Sideways, is asked the same question. Many wine drinkers have a fascination with Pinot Noir -...
In Praise of Pinot
What is it that makes Pinot Noir so special? The protagonist in the film Sideways, is asked the same question. Many wine drinkers have a fascination with Pinot Noir -...
Middle Loire Blanc et Rouge
Most people associate the term Anjou with rosé; hardly a surprise given that about half the wines labelled with the term are indeed rosé. But there are a few other...
Middle Loire Blanc et Rouge
Most people associate the term Anjou with rosé; hardly a surprise given that about half the wines labelled with the term are indeed rosé. But there are a few other...
Looking at Languedoc
Laurent Delauney is a fifth generation Burgundian producer and negociant. He lives with his family in a village just west of Nuits-St-Georges in the north of Burgundy. I dined with...
Looking at Languedoc
Laurent Delauney is a fifth generation Burgundian producer and negociant. He lives with his family in a village just west of Nuits-St-Georges in the north of Burgundy. I dined with...
Brave New Barbera
Piedmont (Piemonte) is a key region for any wine lover. Located in northwest Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland, and surrounded by the Alps, it’s a stunning landscape, home not...
Brave New Barbera
Piedmont (Piemonte) is a key region for any wine lover. Located in northwest Italy, bordering both France and Switzerland, and surrounded by the Alps, it’s a stunning landscape, home not...
Winemaker of the Year 2017 - Sarah Crowe
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a lunch with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Like most in the room, I was excited to get an insight into the...
Winemaker of the Year 2017 - Sarah Crowe
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending a lunch with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Like most in the room, I was excited to get an insight into the...