I had the chance to taste an obscure Barolo recently from the outstanding 2016 vintage, and to access a few cases. Frankly, with regard to Barolo, my thoughts had started to turn to the 2019 vintage, which already sounds hugely promising.
However, I find a lot to like in the wines of Verduno, a northern commune of Barolo, whos...
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A new reviewer, Angus Hughson, who has recently started to see his articles published on Vinous recently commented that ‘Today Margaret River is liquid gold, particularly thanks to vineyards planted with Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, with the region’s curious climate making it one of the few regions in the world that has proven ...
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A straightforward offer for you, but one that should appeal if you are looking for an interesting, characterful white with a point of difference.
Arneis is a lesser-known white grape variety grown in Piemonte, in north-western Italy. I would suggest that the vast majority of production lacks any real distinction, but it ...
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This wine was something of a surprise when we tasted last year…I knew nothing of it, and it impressed us so much that it begged to be offered. The offer went so well with many clients recognising the value after their interest was piqued. Most of the 2018 has since been consumed as this is a relatively early-drinking wine, so I am pleased...
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We tasted an outstanding Pinot Noir from Patagonia in Argentina last week that surprised us all with a rare precision and poise that we have seldom encountered in South American Pinot Noir.
All too often South American Pinot Noir can seem too simplistic, and they tend to show a pleasing sweetness of fruit that can ...
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In February of this year, Antonio Galloni described the 2019 vintage in Piemonte as ‘extremely promising’ and of Barbaresco he commented that ‘the 2019s are deep, layered Barbaresco that show the heights of what is possible here’. High praise indeed.
Certainly, from what we have heard from the growers w...
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