The week in pictures
Joe Wild of Berry and Rye in Liverpool was named the winner at the global final of the Bombay Sapphire, World’s Most Imaginative Cocktail competition, which took place at Ninetyeight Bar & Lounge...
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Matthew Jukes picks out a wine that he says “will vie for white wine of the year come December” and David Williams makes recommendations for starting a wine cellar. Writing in The Observer, David...
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Yena Alicia Park recommends a wine that she describes as “one of New Zealand’s finest Chardonnays”, while Jeannie Cho Lee MW picks out “a seductive Pinot with a delightful aroma.” Park, writing for...
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2009 Dierberg Pinot Noir Jeannie Cho Lee MW chose this as her “wine of the week” in asianpalate.com, she wrote: “A delicious, structured Pinot Noir from Santa Rita Hills. Dark berry fruit surrounded by...
View ArticleWhite grapes affected most by storm
Grapes destined for dry white wine were most affected by last week’s storm in Bordeaux, which will have a knock-on-effect of the pricing of the 2013 vintage. According to the CIVB, 2013 dry white...
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1998 Jean-Francois Coche-Dury – Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseigneres This wine is recommended by Jeannie Cho Lee MW on the asianpalate.com. She wrote: “This Puligny-Montrachet was tasted blind and it was...
View ArticleMargaret River “must remain hungry”
Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region needs to promote itself more actively in key export markets to prevent it becoming overlooked, believes David Hohnen from the area’s McHenry Hohnen...
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Telmo Rodriguez Almuvedre, Alicante In The Observer, David Williams wrote: “Mourvèdre is the least heralded of the three grape varieties that make up the classic Rhône valley-inspired GSM blend. But...
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David & Benjamin Duclaux, La Germine Côte-Rôtie, Rhône 2007 In The Observer, David Williams wrote: “I get cravings for this type of Syrah, and it can be satisfied by the numerous supple supermarket...
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Waterkloof Circle of Life White, Stellenbosch 2011 In The Observer, David Williams picked out a range of “Christmas wines”. He wrote of this white: “The South Africans excel at making white blends, and...
View ArticleAussie wine trends: 6. Semillon/Sauvignon
As part of an attempt to compete with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Australia has renewed its focus on the quality and style of its Semillon and Sauvignon. In this, our fifth installment on Australian...
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