WineWisdom

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Guide to winetasting – part 5

Published on August 2, 2010

Part five of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is medium-bodied reds.

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Guide to winetasting – part 4

Published on July 1, 2010

Part four of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is new oak influenced whites.

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Guide to wine tasting – part 3

Published on June 7, 2010

Part three of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is full-bodied reds.

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Guide to wine tasting – part 2

Published on May 2, 2010

Part two of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is rosés.

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Guide to wine tasting – part 1

Published on April 4, 2010

Part one of an eight part guide to wine tasting, written for France magazine. This month is sparkling wines.

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Hobbs Grenache 2005, Barossa Valley, Australia

Published on November 21, 2009

Outrageously delicious ‘sticky’ from Aus.

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Viña Leyda, Costero Riesling 2009, Chile

Published on October 24, 2009

A standout wine at Majestic’s recent press tasting.

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Brumont, Gros Manseng, Vin de Pays des Côtes de Gascogne 2008

Published on August 26, 2009

As I came across this wine at a professional tasting, it made me smile and chatter enthusiastically.

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De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2008, Victoria, Australia

Published on May 23, 2009

One of an ad hoc selection of wines that have made me sit up, take notice and smile with renewed enthusiasm: raised eyebrows; a skipped heartbeat; a ‘yum’ on my tasting score, or some such.

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Domaine de la Boissonneuse Chablis 2005

Published on April 19, 2009

Jean-Marc Brocard makes characterful wines at this biodynamic property