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Castello del Terriccio is located 30 miles to the south of Pisa on the Tuscan coast, and just to the north of the famed Super Tuscan area of Bolgheri; it is intrinsically beautiful in every way. The estate is...
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A weekend trip to Provence (on the brilliant St Pancras-Avignon direct Eurostar – highly recommended) allowed time for a quick visit to Clos des Cazaux in Vacqueyras and an hour or two with the marvellous Jean-Michel Vache.
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Opinion is mixed over the evolution of the 2004 red Burgundies. Some show noticeable leafy and herbaceous characteristics and there is debate as to how these will develop. There is definitely hope – as evidenced by my experience at dinner...
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Earlier this week I attended an exclusive fine wine merchant breakfast, held by Dom Perignon to release the new vintage, 2005. It was the very first trade tasting in the UK and we were led by the man himself, Richard...
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Returning from Bordeaux following a week’s tasting at the UGC, there is a real feeling of confidence regarding the quality of the vintage. I arrived slightly cautious last Sunday wondering whether it was just the châteaux