Monthly Archives: September 2011

France

ASDA Extra Special Fleurie

Fleurie is one of the most instantly recognisable Cru Beaujolais –...
General

The Durif Grape

If you are a fan of big red wines made from...
Italy

Marks & Spencer Baglio Nero D’Avola 2008

This could be the first Italian wine I’ve been genuinely impressed...
Italy

Cannonau di Sardegna, Nepente di Oliena

Cannonna di Sardegna comes from the Italian island of Sardinia but...
New Zealand

Herringbone Hills Marlborough Pinot Noir 2008

By now I need no convincing that New Zealand – or...
General

Red Wines to Complement Autumnal Dishes

With the temperature starting to drop and the nights starting to...
USA

Scotto Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel 2008

If one was to vastly simplify the wine production of Americans...
Australia

2009 Bella Riva Sangiovese/Merlot

Bella Riva is Italian for “beautiful riverbank” according to the winery...
General

Pinot Noir Wines From Central Otago and Wellington

As the home nations travel to New Zealand this month and...
France

Cotes du Roussillon Villages, Les Vignes de Bila-Haut 2009, M. Chapoutier

Along with parts of Provence, the Roussillon region is said to...