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The wines of DOC Rioja 2023

by  |  05-09-2023

Approaching a tasting of Rioja is a good deal like venturing into an ancient city for me. There is a vastness to the place and a great wealth of wonderful things, but you need to... more »

Vinovalie Sans Culotte Blanc 2020

by  |  01-09-2023

I won’t lie, there’s an excitement for me in discovering new wines and it’s why the core of this site is to “be wine curious.” I do realize for the vast majority of winedrinkers, this... more »

A review of “Un vin dans les voiles”

by  |  30-08-2023

Documentaries in the wine world can be something of a tough order. Wine is, by its nature, rather boring to watch on a screen and infinitely more fun to drink. This is why I was... more »
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Château d’Arche, Bordeaux, France

by  |  28-08-2023

Bordeaux can be tricky to wrap one’s head around which is why it’s wonderful when you receive wines to taste that are simply very good and happen to be from Bordeaux as was the case... more »

About that cork taint

by  |  14-08-2023

In a recent article by Sean P. Sullivan he made mention that the unfortunate chemical compound, 2,4,6-trichloroanisole (AKA TCA or colloquially, ‘cork taint’) is in theory, on the outs. Sullivan stated that in his experience... more »
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Domaine Boisson, Cairanne, France

by  |  11-08-2023

It’s been some time since my last look at the wines of Cairanne, so it’s long overdue for a revisit. For those unfamiliar with this appellation in the Southern Rhône, it received its ‘cru bump’... more »

A book review of, “The South America Wine Guide”

by  |  09-08-2023

Given how much wine information is online these days (for free…), it’s a fact that printed books have needed to reassert themselves to a certain degree and “The South American Wine Guide” by Amanda Barnes... more »

Eight Godello wines from Bierzo to know right now

by  |  07-08-2023

Over seven years ago, I wrote about Godello and said that “it’s at a crossroads in terms of its definition”. The reason behind that statement is that if one tries to whittle down an exact... more »

A “little” wine theft in Empordà

by  |  02-08-2023

The well-known wine shop, Vins i Licors Grau in Palafrugell, Baix Empordà in Catalunya was the victim of a wine theft on 10 July, estimated to be 111,000€ in total losses based upon current secondary... more »

Vall Llach – Embruix 2021

by  |  31-07-2023

While compiling this year’s lengthy Priorat report, I realized that I’ve tasted Vall Llach’s Embruix wine a good number of times. In fact, it would probably my most-tasted wine from Priorat with the exception of... more »