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55 NZ Sauvignon Blancs assessed
I want to say from the outset I am not a Sauvignon Blanc drinker – too much freshly cut green grass and asparagus for me but I do know many of you and your partners do not mind this style. So … Continue reading
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Decanter World Wine Winners 2019
The results are in for the 2019 Decanter World Wine Awards. Ok, there are probably too many wine shows – particularly here in Australia – but this is the world’s largest wine competition, judged close to 17,000 wines, entered from … Continue reading
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Four Sauternes to think about
I was privileged to be invited to a line up of Sauternes hosted by The Savage Club one of Melbourne’s leading private business clubs. A group of 20 assessed a selection of wines that included four French Sauternes. BACKGROUND The … Continue reading
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Burgundy v Barolo tasting
I recently was fortunate to enjoy a challenge tasting of Burgundy verses Barolo. Three flights and a bonus Barolo were poured each consisting the classic grape varieties of Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir. First lets broadly refresh ourselves of these two varieties. Pinot … Continue reading
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Tempranillo bargain buy for Christmas
My love affair with Spanish grape varieties continues…. I have stumbled across a real bargain for you! First lets understand the grape variety. Tempranillo, a high quality red wine grape is grown all over Spain except in the hot south and … Continue reading
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