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How to store wine in the fridge

Posted on January 30, 2018 by The Wine Commander

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Top 10 most expensive wines in the world

Posted on November 13, 2017 by The Wine Commander

First of all I apologise that I do not have sample bottles to show you but read on and you will see why… Fine wine has been one of the best performing asset classes of the last 20 years, and with … Continue reading →

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1986 Mount Pleasant Elizabeth Semillon

Posted on October 24, 2017 by The Wine Commander

I was fortunate to taste a bottle of the 1986 Mt Pleasant Elizabeth semillon after McWilliams discovered some cases during a change of warehouses. For me a classic Hunter Valley aged semillon by Tyrrell’s or McWilliam’s are among the greatest … Continue reading →

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Taste like a professional

Posted on October 16, 2017 by The Wine Commander

There are three flights of four glasses of different, unidentified wines grouped on the table in front of you. You have no idea of who made them, what they are, where they’re from or how much they cost. All you … Continue reading →

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Italian Grape Varieties

Posted on October 15, 2017 by The Wine Commander

This is a very simplistic brief description on how to assess the various Italian grape varieties. An ideal reference for any blind tasting. BARBERA Its flavours range from vanilla, raspberry, nutmeg and cherry to intense liquorice. DOLCETTO Deep colour but … Continue reading →

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