06 Nov 2010
Doing a little sabrage – sharp knives and sparkling wine
It was dark, wet and not all that easy to see ... but when you are invited by friends such as...
Category Archives Just Wine
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04 Nov 20100
A worthy and inexpensive Chilean wine at the Co-op
Wine reviews tend to have a rather narrow focus on "best" wines and everyday wines often get overlooked. I thought I'd post a few notes on the random bottles...Read more -
15 Oct 20100
Its a fine time for fine wine
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Just back from a great afternoon and evening of wine tasting, chats, sampling of foods and a bit of tweeting (thanks to Petra...
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11 Oct 2010
Sharing wine knowledge and fun – join the group
I recently posted some thoughts on wine fairs - and opportunities for consumers to taste a whole range of wines - on my Wine Conversation blog.
I am involved in...Read more24 Sep 2010Two different ways of learning about wine grapes
Read moreOne option, which I have not bought yet but definitely will, is the DeLong Wine Grape Varietal Table
The other,...
23 Sep 2010I think Nerello has become one of my favourite grapes. Check this out
The Nerello grapes, Nerello Mascalese and Cappuccio, are astonishing me each time I try them. Grown on the sides of Mount Etna (only, as far as I know) give...Read more06 Sep 20100Tasting: Barbazul 2008
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I bought this wine as part of a mixed case from Flagship Wines. I asked them to send me "something...
