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Mont Rocher Carignan NV, Vielles Vignes, Pays d’H…

Tonight I’m branching out a bit. On the advice...
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Turkey Flat 2010 Butcher’s Block Shiraz, Grenache…

I was recently in Australia, visiting the  Barossa Valley...
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Turkey Flat Butcher's Block

2010 Purple Angel by Montes

I have had Montes wines in the past and...
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Purple Angel 2010

Luddite 2007 Shiraz

From the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of “Luddite”:  “One of a...
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Luddite 2007 Shiraz
New Zealand

Yealands Estate 2011 Pinot Noir

New Zealand is a long way away from our shores and...
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Gran Cerdo Spanish Tempranillo

Gran Cerdo’s label really is a work of art. The demonic...
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Bodegas Urbina 1994, Rioja with plenty of life left in it…

The Jugged Hare is a great gastro pub that sits right...
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2004 Anciano Gran Reserva Tempranillo Valdepenas

It’s a perfect January evening. I’m cuddled up on my sofa...
Argentina

Perpetuum Malbec 2011

Before the holidays, I received a box of wines from Cupari...
France

Chateau Pontet-Chappaz 2010 Margaux

I was sent some 2010 cru bourgeoise the other day to...
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Seven Springs pinot noir 2011

South Africa is best known for its robust red wines and,...
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Cupcake Vineyards California Red Velvet 2011

I have a theory that the average American tooth (by which...
France

Hubert Brochard Cuvée 2010, Sancerre

Sancerre produces some of the most delicious white wines that are...
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Any Port in a Storm? Warre’s Otima Vs Tesco’s, 10-Year-Old Tawnies

Tawny port was perhaps the one big surprise of my WSET...