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Category: Tasting Notes

AA Badenhorst Estate – Swartland –
South Africa, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

AA Badenhorst Estate – Swartland –

Adi Badenhorst, who served as Rustenberg’s winemaker until a recent departure, made a bold move to establish his own winery, … Continue reading AA Badenhorst Estate – Swartland –

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Loire Valley, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Domaine Bertrand Galbrun

Bertrand Galbrun is a youthful vintner driven by a profound passion for crafting pure and naturally expressive wines. During his … Continue reading Domaine Bertrand Galbrun

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Domaine du Pegau – Chateauneuf-du Pape at its best
Rhone Valley, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Domaine du Pegau – Chateauneuf-du Pape at its best

Domaine du Pegau boasts a rich history within Chateauneuf du Pape. The Feraud family can trace their lineage back to … Continue reading Domaine du Pegau – Chateauneuf-du Pape at its best

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Visit of Chateau Faugeres – St Emilion – October 2016
Bordeaux, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Visit of Chateau Faugeres – St Emilion – October 2016

View from the winery Michel Rolland taste the grapes of 2016 Vineyard of Silvio Denz 2014 Chateau Faugere blanc Fine fresh … Continue reading Visit of Chateau Faugeres – St Emilion – October 2016

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Masterclass with Alain Chabanon @ Park Chinois London
Masterclass, South West, Tasting Notes

Masterclass with Alain Chabanon @ Park Chinois London

Le Merle Aux Alouettes 2012 Colour is cherry red and deep. On the nose it is intense, complex and rich. … Continue reading Masterclass with Alain Chabanon @ Park Chinois London

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Hidden gems – Domaine Jayer-Gilles
Burgundy, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Hidden gems – Domaine Jayer-Gilles

Gilles is the 3rd generation of this family domaine. He began at domaine in 1982 and has run the domaine … Continue reading Hidden gems – Domaine Jayer-Gilles

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Champagner Francis Boulard
Champagne, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Champagner Francis Boulard

In 2009, Raymond Boulard’s three children decided to follow their own professional paths. The Raymond Boulard Champagne House ceased to … Continue reading Champagner Francis Boulard

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Chateau Montrose Dinner. Vintages 1982, 1986, 1998, 2005 and 2009
Champagne, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Chateau Montrose Dinner. Vintages 1982, 1986, 1998, 2005 and 2009

was lucky to serve several vintages of the famous Chateau Montrose from Saint Estephe. Château Montrose is one of the … Continue reading Chateau Montrose Dinner. Vintages 1982, 1986, 1998, 2005 and 2009

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Viñedo Chadwick -Fine wines from Maipo Valley/Chile
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Viñedo Chadwick -Fine wines from Maipo Valley/Chile

Eduardo Chadwick stands as a prominent figure in the Chilean wine industry. Since 1993, he has held the position of … Continue reading Viñedo Chadwick -Fine wines from Maipo Valley/Chile

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Chile, Tasting Notes

Viñedo Chadwick -Fine wines from Maipo Valley/Chile

Eduardo Chadwick stands as a prominent figure in the Chilean wine industry. Since 1993, he has held the position of … Continue reading Viñedo Chadwick -Fine wines from Maipo Valley/Chile

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