Let me start with something that might seem like a bit of a diversion. WSET – the industry standard training in wine – teaches you to write tasting notes in a certain style. You rank different elements of the wine, like body, acidity, tannins, alcohol and so on. You note down the smells and tastes […]
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Domaine Sebastien David, Hurluberlu 2023, Loire, France
If you ask me – and you effectively did, by reading this blog – Cabernet Franc is an underappreciated grape. I suppose many people might think of it first as a grape from Bordeaux, alongside its better known compatriots, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. But, done right, it can really shine on its own. Most notably […]
La Ronciere Cantoalba, Pinot Noir, 2021, Chile
The last time I looked after the country estate and the animals, Augustus, the cockerel, decided he was my friend. Nay, even my shadow. Whenever I went outside, he followed me around. This was heartwarming, until MT in a message commented that Augustus had been particularly needy of late. It seems that I can’t even […]
Rosewood Mead Blanc 2022, Niagara, Canada
This one gets marks for Unusualicity right off the bat, for two reasons. First, I do believe it is my first Canadian wine. Second, it has honey in it. No, really. 97% Riesling, and 3% honey, according to the label. No, make that three reasons. It lists the ABV as 12.8%. You usually see ABV […]
Terres Falmet Mourvedre, 2021, France
A few weeks ago, I reviewed the Terres Falmet Cinsault. I said (threatened? ) at that time that I’d eventually do their Mourvedre as well. And maybe even learn to spell Mourvedre on the first go. The second part hasn’t quite happened, but as you may be able to deduce, the first part has. However, […]