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Review: Tsantali Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

By Charlie Brown I like Greece. No, I LOVE Greece. So much so I spent a summer there once. Great times, but I did have to stick on the beer. The wine you get in tavernas is not great – … Continue reading →

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Review: Tilimuqui Single Vineyard Torrontes 2011

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

Although I don’t normally buy wines on special offer in supermarkets, when I saw this Tilimuqui Single Vineyard 2011 Torrontés on offer in Waitrose the other day I had to pick up a bottle. I reviewed the Tilimuqui Cabernet Sauvignon … Continue reading →

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Review: Brazin (B)old vine Zinfandel 2009

Posted on August 23, 2012 by

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 →

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Review: Sella and Mosca Terre Bianche 2011

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

This Sella & Mosca Terre Bianche 2011 was brought back as a gift from a couple of friends who visited Sardinia recently and was my first experience with Sardinian wine. This one from Sella & Mosca is made from very rare … Continue reading →

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Review: Domäne Wachau Terraces 2011 Grüner Veltliner

Posted on June 23, 2012 by

I’m a big fan of Austrian Grüner Veltliner and this Domäne Wachau Terraces 2011 is a great example at a keen price. If you’re new to Grüner Veltliner I would definitely recommend it as a good introduction to the variety. This … Continue reading →

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Review: Château Clément Termes “David” Merlot Duras 2011

Posted on June 17, 2012 by

I was very excited when a friend mentioned a new wine shop in Brixton – Market Row Wines. After a brief chat with the proprietor David Simpson we settled on this Château Clément Termes “David” Merlot Duras – mainly because I … Continue reading →

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Review: Sedlescombe 2010 rosé

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I had been waiting a long time for an opportunity to open this Sedlescombe rosé and as some warmer weather has now finally arrived, a Friday evening picnic in the park seemed like the perfect opportunity. As I have blogged … Continue reading →

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Chateau de Pennautier, Cabardès 2010

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Cabardès is half way between Bordeaux and the Mediterranean and you can really taste it in this one from Chateau de Pennautier. Cabardès is the only appellation to allow blending of the Bordeaux varities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec … Continue reading →

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Review: Saint Michel 2010 Gaillac Perlé Blanc

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

If you enjoyed the Saint Michel Gaillac Rouge that I reviewed recently you might like to check out this Saint Michel 2010 Gaillac Perlé Blanc too. Perlé is the term given to young white wines containing small bubbles so I … Continue reading →

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Review: La Grille Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

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 →

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