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Month: November 2017

Posted in Wine Recommendations

Prosecco – it is just good drinking!

I love prosecco – well, I love most fizz, but prosecco is always fresh and has a story to tell. For instance, the very first time I was tempted by…

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Intro to wine Wine Recommendations

d’arenberg The Noble Mud Pie Viognier Arneis

Some vintages are rotten, but not to the core. Just to the skin when it is a case of the noble rot botrytis cinerea.  A rot that is loved almost…

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Wine Recommendations

Wines for Christmas! ….

There are so much choice on the shelves for drinking with your Christmas dinner.  Want to put something different on the table but not sure what? Here is a loose…

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in By Retailer Intro to wine Waitrose Wine Recommendations

Ara Single Vineyard Pinot Noir

  New Zealand’s Marlborough region has SO much more going for it than just Sauvignon Blanc, it has the potential for elegant and charming Pinot Noir too.  The Ara Single…

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Intro to wine Morrisons Wine Recommendations

Yalumba ‘The Y Series Viognier’

  The ‘Y Series’ Viognier has all the classic hallmarks of the variety along with some characters from being fermented with wild yeast. Ripe, lush apricot tart with some spiced…

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Fun Stuff

All I want for Christmas is an Aldi advent calendar!

This looks like one box of fun! A new wine is hidden behind each date…. in mini form including four sparkling wines. The pack includes wines from around the world….

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Intro to wine Waitrose Wine Recommendations

Domaine Vieux Vauvert Medium Dry Vouvray

  Vouvray has made an artform of making fine Chenin Blanc in all its forms. The ‘Medium dry’ on the label means there is some perceptible residual sugar on the…

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
Posted in Intro to wine Morrisons Wine Recommendations

Rieno de la Vina Reserva Rioja

A ripe one from the premier Spanish region of Rioja.  This bold red puts the grape Tempranillo in the spotlight.  Rich vanilla, toasted oak and nutmeg overlay fresh raspberry and…

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
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d’arenberg The Noble Botryotinia Fuckeliana

A seriously tasty dessert wine with a name that will make the uninitiated blush. The Osborn family are known for catchy, sometimes really weird, names for their wines and this one…

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
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Le Cave d’Augustin Florent Gros Plant du Pays Muscadet Sevre et Maine

  A light white from the Loire with some appealing green apple and citrus fruit that keeps the spiced pastry and marzipan character in line.  That spiciness comes from spending…

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Lisa Johnston
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