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trois très Torrontés
Torrontés, Torrontés, Torrontés and a little more Torrontés please. The first time I came across the wine, or even heard the word `Torrontés`, was at the… read more
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A dungeon natural wine tasting if ever there was one to be had…
On 29th of September each year we celebrate the day of our guardian Archangel, Michael. Also know in some parts of the world as San Miguel, Michaèl,… read more
Montalcino Phoenix rises from the…
Most people do not know that the Phoenix actually had to tear off her own feathers to enter the fire. mmm? Metaphor or not. Gianfranco Soldera,… read more
Is this just another bull**** job? or just another bugga de bloggy ‘bull-roar’…
Okay, so the theme today is about Sommelier, or Wine Waiter? Something else seems to have changed in our wonderful, colourful, as if you hadn’t noticed, world of… read more
scores on the doors or .. simply riders on the storm?
Into this house we’re born Into this world we’re thrown Like a dog without a bone An actor out on loan Riders on the storm There’s… read more
last night at the Proms with inspired Ostroedia and a world first white blend
Every year, between the months of July and mid-September I live in a musical and vinous heaven thanks to Radio3, live via the internet. And no… read more
If you like to gamble…
‘If you like to gamble, I tell you I’m your man You win some, lose some, it’s all the same to me The pleasure is to… read more
Clarets from the cellar!
Well, after a rather chilly last weekend here, I told my very lovely girlfriend, VBLG, that like a good wine, boyfriends’ get better with age. So,… read more
Alas, they did not come on our last wine tour…
Now go get yourself a cuppa of Cappadocia
Times have indeed changed. If you need an example of how good Turkish wines can be these days, this is a great place to start. 2015 Cotes d`Avanos, Kavaklidere, Ankara…. read more