Monday, 30 July 2007

TN : Riesling, 2006, A. Christmann, Pfalz, Germany

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This wine was bottled under screwcap. It was imported by Enosvezia AB. Colour : Pale straw Aroma : Lemon, lime, minerals Taste : Simple l...
Friday, 27 July 2007

TN : Villa Antinori 2003, IGT, Antinori, Tuscany, Italy

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They say that wine is meant to go with food. The only food this would work well is grilled oak plank. This wine is overoaked . What was the ...
Thursday, 26 July 2007

TN : Syrah 2003, Dehesa del Carrizal, Spain

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The vineyard from where the grapes come is 2.5 hectares. It was planted in 1997 on the back of 3x2 frames. There were 1666 plants per hectar...
Tuesday, 24 July 2007

VinUnic Newsletter August 2007

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I recieved the August 2007 newsletter from VinUnic today. There are new wines launched from both Vergelegen, and Shafer. Website : VinUnic ...

TN : Trilogie 2005, Red Wine, Lujan de Cuyo, Domaine Vistalba, Argentina

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This wine is a blend of 70% Malbec, 15% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. It was vinted and bottled by Domaine Vistalba. It was distribute...
Monday, 23 July 2007

English Sparkling Rose Wine as good as French efforts

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Being a fan of English wines, I love to hear news like this. Ridegview Wine Estate won a trophy at the recent Le Mondial de Rose competition...

TN : Vinahonda Tinto 2005, Jumilla, Bodegas Silvano Garcia, Spain

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This wine is a blend of 90% Monstrell and 10% Tempranillo. Colour : Maroon, blackberry Aroma : Savoury berries Taste : Oak, dark and red ...

TN . Black Tie 2004, Pinot Gris & Riesling, Caves des Vignerons Pfaffenheim, Alsace, France

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This wine is a blend of 40% Riesling and 60% Pinot Gris. Colour : Yellow Aroma : Lemon, honey, quince, spice Taste : Almonds, ginger, lem...

TN : Claude Val Rouge 2006, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Languedoc, France

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This wine is imported by Bornicon & Salming. It is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault, and Merlot. The grapes were grown in the Her...
Friday, 20 July 2007

Wine Taxes

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The Advocate General of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg said on Wednesday 18th July that the difference in taxes in wine and be...

TN : Trilogie 2006, Torrontes, Argentina

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This wine was vinted and bottled by Domaine Vistalba. It was distributed by Bornicon & Salming. Colour : Pale straw Aroma : Stone fruit...
Wednesday, 18 July 2007

TN . Petalos 2006, Descendientes de J Palacios, Bierzo, Spain

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This wine is imported by Prime Wine Sweden AB. It is 100% Mencia. It was matured for six months in new French oak and fined using egg whites...
Monday, 16 July 2007

Systembolaget Varunytt August 2007

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Systembolaget have released Varunytt which details the wines that will be launched on Wednesday 1st August 2007. Website : VaruNytt August...
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Schloss Reinhartshausen Riesling Classic 2005, Rheingau, Germany

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Colour : Pale yellow Aroma : Lemon marmelade, fruity Taste : Lemon. fruity, slightly off dry, some minerals on finish Alcohol : 13% Pric...

TN : Poggio Teo, Chianti Classico, 2003, Fattoria di Valiano, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Italy

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Great fruit but overoaked. The Valiano Estate is situated in the heart of the favored Chianti Classico production area, whose well-defined ...

TN : Clos du Pape 2003, J J Mortier, Graves, Bordeaux

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This wine was quite pinot noir like with tobacco notes. The blend is 20% Cabernet Sauvingon, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 60% Merlot. The residua...
Thursday, 12 July 2007

Wine Studies at Plumpton College, UK

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Plumpton College is the only educational establishment in Europe where one can take courses in winemaking and viticulture in English. It ...
Tuesday, 10 July 2007

TN : 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Assemblage Red Wine, Central Coast, Limited Edition, Concannon Vineyard

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Overall this was disappointing. I think I could have got a cab of similar quality from Chile for half the price. The wine is a blend of Cabe...
Thursday, 5 July 2007

Skåne Vinvägen / Skåne Vineyards

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The Skåne area of Sweden now has a clickable map of vineyards available online. Simply click on a vineyard location and it takes you to the ...
Tuesday, 3 July 2007

TN : Chateau Hourtin-Ducasse, 2004, Cru Bourgeois, Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux

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This wine won a Bronze medal in the Decanter World Wine Awards in 2006. Chateau Hourtin-Ducasse is located in Saint-Sauveur at the edge of t...