Author Archives: The Wine Commander

Wines of South Africa tasting

Posted on April 30, 2018 by The Wine Commander

It is not very often that I have the opportunity to assess wines from South Africa. This selection from Swartland and Western Cape were interesting – that is all I can really say.  One thing I did learn was 30% … Continue reading →

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Two bargain reds BUY NOW!

Posted on April 18, 2018 by The Wine Commander

I want to introduce you to two absolute bargain buys that represent real value for money with extraordinary quality. 2016 Aradon Rioja Tempramillo Garnacha This rich unmistakable Spanish Rioja has those unmistakable fine soft tannins of Tempranillo with flavours that fill … Continue reading →

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Decanter wine double quick smart

Posted on April 6, 2018 by The Wine Commander

I have to admit that decanting is a tricky business. It requires forethought, planning and patience. Unless you are removing sediment from an older bottle decanting is usually best for tannic and younger wines. Decanting introduces oxygen which enhances a … Continue reading →

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King Valley fighting to save Prosecco

Posted on March 26, 2018 by The Wine Commander

BACKGROUND Located in the Italian northern regions of  Veneto and Friuli are the hillside vineyards of Valdobbiadene and Conegliano . The vineyard slopes here are so severe they’re nearly vertical, plummeting down hundreds of feet.  It is the original home … Continue reading →

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Fake Wine labels

Posted on March 19, 2018 by The Wine Commander

Above: fake wine about to be crushed! France’s anti-fraud body has just uncovered a huge scam in which a merchant tried to sell more than 48 million litres of wine falsely labelled as Cotes-du-Rhone. The fraud encompassed the equivalent of … Continue reading →

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