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Beaujolais-Villages 2009, Domaine Monternot – Les Jumeaux

May 18, 2011
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A visit to France is cause for excitement for any wine fan. Bargains are had, incomprehensible labels are read, and complicated guides to French wine regions are pored over then discarded in the realisation that what was once a holiday has now become anything but. A recent trip to Dieppe provided my initiation into the [...]

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Terroir

March 13, 2009
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Terroir is a phrase originating in France that is used to describe the unique taste of wines produced in one region. This is a result of factors such as soil composition, weather conditions and the input of the local cultural influences in wine making practices. The uniqueness produced is valued amongst many and arguably adds [...]

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