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A potent blend of Shiraz, Durif & Petit Verdot, none of which could be described as ‘shy’… Deen de Bortoli Vat 184 Master Blend 2010, Riverina, Australia (£10.80 Australian Wines Online) A full, fleshy style, with bold jammy berry fruit and notes of liquorice, mint and eucalyptus. But despite the […]

De Bortoli Vat 184 Master Blend 2010

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Think of this as Provence Rosé with a little more flesh round its midriff Montgravet Cinsault Rosé Vin de France 2013 (£5.99 Waitrose) Seems a bit pale and shy when you smell it, but tastes quite a bit fleshier, with a gentle strawberry character to the plush red berry (fresh and lightly […]

Montgravet Cinsault Rosé 2013

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Not every day you come across a blend of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Orange Muscat, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, Semillon and Muscat Canelli… Murrieta’s Well ‘The Whip’ 2012, Livermore Valley, California (£21.99 Amps Fine Wines, Whalley Wine Shop, vintagemarque.com) Big, rounded, juicy style of wine, packed with peachy nut kernel and […]

Wine Tasting Video: Murrieta’s Well ‘The Whip’ 2012

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Rather a different Alsace Pinot from the Hugel one from yesterday. This is probably a bit more grown-up and terroir-influenced, but it’s not the one I’d prefer to drink… Rolly Gassmann Pinot Noir de Rodern 2011, Alsace, France (£24 The Wine Society) A gentle spiciness adds interest to the slightly […]

Wine Tasting Video: Rolly Gassmann Pinot Noir de Rodern 2011

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Hugel Classic Pinot Noir 2009, Alsace, France (£13.99 Fenwicks, Ann et Vin, Yorkshire Vintners, Dike and Son, BJR Hanby, www.vintagemarque.com) Nice jolly style, fully mature but still with plenty of piquancy to the ever-so-slightly jammy strawberry flavours, and a touch of spice on the finish. B+

Wine Tasting Video: Hugel Classic Pinot Noir 2009

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