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  • 2005 Chateau Lafite Rothschild – Sommelier diary #123
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Opinion: English wine needs a smarter classification system
Grape varieties, Great Britain, Sommeliers opinion, UK Goverment

Opinion: English wine needs a smarter classification system

A quiet battle is brewing in the English wine world—one that is not about grapes or weather, but about the … Continue reading Opinion: English wine needs a smarter classification system

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German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake
Germany, Great Britain, Sommeliers opinion

German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake

An opinion by the_corkreporter The phrase “German Riesling” still elicits the same response from many British wine drinkers: “Isn’t that … Continue reading German Riesling: The Sweet Misconception Britain Can’t Seem to Shake

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Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg
Germany, Vineyards & Appelations

Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg

Located in the centre of the Rheingau wine region of Germany, the Assmannshäuser Höllenberg vineyard is a name that is … Continue reading Behind the Breathtaking Wines of Assmannshäuser Höllenberg

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Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe
Germany, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe

Gut Hermannsberg, which is located in the picturesque hills of Germany’s Nahe wine region, is more than just a winery; … Continue reading Gut Hermannsberg: Where Tradition Meets Terroir in Nahe

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Weingut Kühling-Gillot
Germany, Tasting Notes, Vineyards & Appelations, Wine Estate Profile

Weingut Kühling-Gillot

A hidden gem, Weingut Kühling-Gillot is surrounded by rows of grapevines and surrounded by the scenic Rheinhessen area of Germany, … Continue reading Weingut Kühling-Gillot

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Tracing the Vines of Time – Weingut August Kesseler’s Storied History and Wine Portfolio
Germany, Tasting Notes, Wine Estate Profile

Tracing the Vines of Time – Weingut August Kesseler’s Storied History and Wine Portfolio

Tracing the Vines of Time – Weingut August Kesseler’s Storied History and Wine Portfolio In the sun-kissed embrace of the … Continue reading Tracing the Vines of Time – Weingut August Kesseler’s Storied History and Wine Portfolio

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