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Wine Regions
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PEGAIROLLES
This village is 2-3 miles north of Soubès where we are staying. We drank the 2017 red last night, a step up from the 2020 with mellow but fruity...
Wine Review: Hebron’s Bubbly
Hebron Vineyard 2018 Sparkling Hebron Vineyard "Silver Lining" 2018 First Release. This white wine is made from Solaris grapes. 13% abv. Made by...
Wine Review: Cuvée Secrète Organic
Grapes: Merlot / Cabernet Organic red from Jean Claude Mas. Pays d'Oc IGP. 14% abv. 2020. Subtle organic red from Jean Paul Mas. Nice flavours...
Bonfire Night Bottles
Lewes Bonfire usually goes with a bang, and Bonfire 2021 was no exception. We celebrated with a Shiraz from the Margaret River region in western...
Chenin Blanc from India
I wasn't sure what to expect of this wine, but it turned out to be surprisingly good. Behind my hotel in Delhi was a dusty old shop surrounded by...
Kulapelli Vineyard Reserva Especial 2013
This is a Chilean wine from the Maipo valley, made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Carmenere grapes. The winemaker is Alejandro Galaz. This was an easy...
Moulin-a-Vent on the N7
After my brief visit to Beaune, I drove on to deliver the hire car that had replaced my broken down Skoda, which was still en panne in a garage...
A Glimpse of the Cote Chalonnais
Côte Chalonnaise Our brief visit to the Côte Chalonnais provided a tantalising glimpse of the wine wonders of the region, rather than the full...
First steps in the Maconnais
Exploring The Mâconnais From our base in Mâcon, I drove out to several of the southern Mâconnais villages: first to Vinzelles, then on to Fuissé,...
Arriving in Macon
I had expected my first trip to Burgundy to be a leisurely meander along the Saone, sampling French cuisine and the liquid treasures of the...
Wine Regions
Austria Profile
No longer just Gruner Veltliner. Austria has a growing reputation for organic and natural wines, and is making some exciting new reds
Hungary Profile
Hungary is legendary for its Aszu and Eszencia wines, but its reputation for dry wines is growing
South African Wines
South Africa has a growing reputation for Sauvignon Blanc and premium red wines
Hawke’s Bay New Zealand
New Zealand Country Profile
There is more to New Zealand than the famous Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir of Marlborough
Vineyard Visits
Fete de l’Aire
Daumas Gassac
Beaujolais Delivers
Exploring the villages of Beaujolais in January was a challenge but I struck lucky at the Caveau Chateau de Fleurie
Beaune and the Musee de Vins
My visit to the Musee de Vin at Beaune was a vivid reminder of how important wine has been in the history of the Bourgogne region.
Macon Degustation
Wine Tasting in Macon My favourite place to taste wine around Mâcon was Les Vins d’Anges. This is located close to the centre and has a Oenoteca...
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