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Wine o’ the week (ahem) is the Zenato Ripassa from the Valpolicella (near lake Garda). At €15 an absolute steal.
Read more on Wine of the [lazily arbitrary time period]: Zenato Ripassa 2007 from Searsons...
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Delicious wine from the southern most wine growing region in Africa, Elim. Expect to hear a lot more from Elim in the next few years. It’s staying where it is, but the wine is going places.
Read more on Black Oystercatcher “Triton”, Elim, South Africa 2006...
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Gorgeous juicy, zippy, mineral from Tokaji, a region normally known for its sweet wines.
Read more on Wine of the Week: Chateau Dereszla Dry Tokaji 2007...
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Two whites and a rosé to match the splendifourous summer weather we’re having.
Read more on Three wines from the Lorgeril family in Languedoc...
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A lipsmacking refresher made from the Albariño grape in Galicia, northwest Spain is the wine of the week.
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Last time out I commented on my love/hate relationship with Bordeaux. Whether it’s classically styled austere Médocs or the more generous, plummy and plumpy right bankers, I’m now on a mission to discover those affordable hidden gems which Bordeaux can still offer.
Read more on Bordeaux: falling in love again: Château d’Argadens 2005...
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Minervois is the destination for this round of WOW (wine of the week). A good ‘un too with the Prestige d’Eulalie from Château d’Eulalie.
Read more on Wine of the week: Château Eulalie (Prestige d’Eulalie), Minervois 2007 – €14...
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A Shiraz-Viognier blend from McLaren Vale via Simply Wines.
Read more on Wine of the Week: Battle of Bosworth Shiraz-Viognier, McLaren Vale 2006...
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The often revered Cono Sur Pinot Noir gets an honorable mention, though this time it’s the Reserva. Splendid Pinot and a splendid price.
Read more on Wine of the Week: Cono Sur Pinot Noir (Reserva)...
