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Tasting notes roundup
I’m a bit behind (ok, very behind) on my reviews so rather than writing a full review of each of them, here are some very brief tasting notes for some of the wines I have tasted recently in no particular … Continue reading
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Tagged alicante bouschet, argentina, biodynamic, bordeaux, Braucol, cabernet franc, champagne, chile, France, gewurztraminer, graciano, Grenache, Gruner Veltliner, italy, Languedoc, malbec, natural, oregon, organic, Pinot Noir, prosecco, red, riesling, rioja, sauvignon blanc, spain, sparkling, Syrah, tempranillo, uruguay, USA, White
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Review: Chateau Ollieux Romanis 2006 Cuvée Aristide
This Chateau Ollieux Romanis 2006 Cuvée Aristide is somewhat illusive – it’s pretty hard to find in the UK – but if you can track it down it’s well worth it. It’s from the Corbieres sub-region of Corbieres Boutenac which … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006, Carignan, corbieres, France, Grenache, Mourvedre, reallygood, red
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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: Les Clos Perdus 2010 Le Rouge
I picked this Les Clos Perdus 2010 Le Rouge up at The Wine Show 2011 and finally got a suitable opportunity to drink it just before Christmas. The good news is that it is every bit as delicious as I … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, biodynamic, corbieres, France, greenandblue, Grenache, Mourvedre, reallygood, red
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Review: Castillo de Tafalla Rosado 2010
A review of a summery rosé in November? Am I mad? Maybe but that’s beside the point. As the weather is so miserable at the moment I thought you might need cheering up with a little reminder of summer, so … Continue reading
Review: Domaine Marie 2010 Faugeres
This 2010 Faugeres from Domaine Marie is somewhat less weird than the Clos Fantine Faugeres that I reviewed earlier this year but is no less enjoyable. Domaine Marie is a small estate that has been making wine for four generations. … Continue reading
Review: Reserve de la Perriere 2010 Corbieres
After visiting it last year, I always keep an eye out for wines from the Mont Tauch cooperative. This Reserve de la Perriere is made from Carignan, Grenache and Syrah grapes grown on hills near the village of Durban in … Continue reading
