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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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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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Puglia region and tasting notes

Posted on February 20, 2018 by The Wine Commander

It seems that Italian and Sicilian wines are the flavour of the month. It’s no wonder as the quality has improved 10 fold since the ones I first  tried 12 years or so ago. The price point is also a … Continue reading →

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Grange Hermitage record sale and more

Posted on December 10, 2017 by The Wine Commander

A a full set of Penfolds Grange has just sold for a world record $294,320 at auction in South Australia. The winning bid broke the previous world record of $260,300 set in August. The set comprises one bottle from every … Continue reading →

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