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10.05.12
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‘Sparkler of the Year’ goes to … Ferghettina Franciacorta Extra Brut 2005

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The prestigeous Gambero Rosso ‘Tre Bicchieri’ awards 2012 have been announced and we’re absolutley thrilled that Ferghettina’s Franciacorta Extra Brut 2005 has not only been awarded Tre Bicchieri, but also ‘Sparkler of the Year’.  It’s a stunning wine, with real …

04.05.12
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Decanter Reviews – May and June editions 2012

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Decanter May 2012 New World Bordeaux Blends – South America, by Anthony Rose Altaïr 2006: “Bordeaux-trained Ana Maria Cumsille is a quiet achiever making stylish Bordeaux blends at San Pedro’s Altaïr in the amphitheatre of hills at Totihue in the …

04.04.12
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James Halliday celebrates Dalwhinnie’s 30 year milestone

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James Halliday, writing in ‘The Australian’ newspaper celebrates Dalwhinnie’s 30 years of wine production.  “It takes considerable forseight to keep enough museum stock to celebrate the first 30 years of wine production … it took unusual courage for the Pyrenees …

04.04.12
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Fernando de Castilla PX, chocolate and vanilla ice-cream… I’m a convert!

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“It’s a tough life but someone had to sample lots of coffee, chocolate, wine and sherry at a demonstration workshop with celebrity chef Paul Heathcote. Rachel Hurst volunteered… and what this lady doesn’t know about chocolate isn’t worth knowing. A …

09.03.12
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Praise for La Val …

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The most recent edition of ‘The Finest Wines of Rioja .. and Northwest Spain’ – by Jesus Barquin, Luis Gutierrez and Victor de la Serna – not only heaps praise on Luis Valentin and the wines of Valenciso, but also …

09.03.12
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Sherry elite … Fernando de Castilla

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Posted by Joe Salamone on March 3, 2012 “Under Jan Pettersen’s direction,Fernando de Castilla has become one of the sherry region’s elite producers. Each of the wines in the Antique range is a masterpiece.” -Peter Liem  … The Sherry region …

08.03.12
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Decanter Reviews – March and April editions 2012

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Decanter March 2012 Domaine Pellé, Morogues, Menetou-Salon 2010: “With its complex palate of citrus fruits, pears and elderflower, as well as a streak of salty minerality, this wine bats well above its weight. Crisp acidity and great length. 18/20. 4 …

07.03.12
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Domaine du Monteillet Côte-Rôtie ‘Fortis’ 2008

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“The Côte-Rôtie vineyards are some of the oldest in France, if not the oldest. They hug the slopes that stretch upward from the Rhône river. This wine is made by the exciting producer Stéphane Montez, who adds around 15% Viognier …

24.02.12
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Pasion… only from Boutinot

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For a bit of pasion every day of the year look no further … even Robert Parker can’t resist … “The purple-colored 2009 Pasion de Bobal (100%) went through malolactic fermentation in barrel followed by 6 months aging in new …

15.02.12
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Australia Uncut

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As reviewed in the South Manchester Reporter on Thursday 2nd February 2012 by Andy Cronshaw: “Australia is often viewed as producing wines that are much like her sportsmen – big hitters. Wines are expected to be, and often are, big …