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Tag Archives: 2009
Review: Brazin (B)old vine Zinfandel 2009
On the spur of the moment I picked up this Brazin (B)old vine Zinfandel 2009 from Waitrose the other day, having seen Olly Smith recommend it on Twitter earlier in the day. Regular readers may have noticed that although I am a … Continue reading
Louis Sipp Alsace tasting
A couple of nights ago I had the pleasure of attending a tasting of Alsace producer Louis Sipp’s wines at Amathus in central London. I thought I would share my thoughts of this great tasting with you, dear reader. The … Continue reading
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Tagged 1999, 2007, 2008, 2009, alsace, amathus, auxerrois, chardonnay, France, gewurztraminer, pinot blanc, Pinot Noir, red, riesling, sparkling, tasting, White
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Review: La Grille Pinot Noir 2009
If you are a fan of French Pinot Noir but can’t afford to drink Burgundy every day this Pinot Noir from Loire based wine brokers La Grille could be just the ticket. Owners Charles and Philippa Sydney work with winemakers … Continue reading
Review: Saint Michel 2009 Gaillac Rouge
I’d like to start, if I may, with a bit of poetry: “Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. At first, just one, a glossy purple clot Among others, red, green, hard … Continue reading
Review: Domaine Sainte Rose “La Garrigue” 2009
Domaine Sainte Rose is a good example of an innovative Languedoc producer who is shunning the proscriptive AOP rules in order to produce wines according to their own vision under the IGP classification system which offers more freedom. Brits Charles … Continue reading
Review: Odfjell Vineyards Armador Carmenere 2009
I first noticed DVine Wine at the South Bank Wine and Cheese festival. There I only had one glass of Loire Sauvignon Blanc but when I saw them at Venn Street Market in Clapham a few weeks ago I knew … Continue reading
Review: Bergkelder Fleur du Cap Merlot 2009
From the IWSC South African wine producer of the year winner 2010, this Fleur du Cap Merlot is also a Decanter Bronze medal winner. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in thinking it’s really rather good then! In the … Continue reading
Review: Biddenden Gribble Bridge Dornfelder 2009
Regular viewers of Saturday Kitchen may have noticed that on several occasions the wine experts have chosen a rosé wine to match with the food, only for the host James Martin to dismiss it as “a girls drink”. Well James, … Continue reading
Review: De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah 2009
I’m beginning to really enjoy wines from Uruguay. They’re so distinctive and this De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah Cuvée Especial 2009 is a bit of a mouthful – metophorically and literally. It’s a big wine, and completely different to … Continue reading
Review: Finca Flichman Gestos Shiraz 2009
Argentina is probably best known for its Malbec but this Finca Flichman Gestos Shiraz 2009 proves that they can also make a decent Shiraz. It’s sourced from 2 vineyards in Mendoza: 50% from the 1100m high Tupungato vineyard which they … Continue reading
