Tasting Notes: “A.B.C.” I’ve heard this so often I can no longer be bothered arguing with it. If you aren’t prepared to try things, it’s your loss. Chardonnay is my favourite grape but I can see why; the trend for oaky, buttery, head-ache-inducing, ‘big’, Aussie chardonnays like Lindemans Bin 65 & Wolf Blass two decades ago…
Month: March 2017
Vina Maipo Chardonnay (Classic Series)
Tasting Notes: Another offering from Chilean giant Concha y Toro. The only clue sometimes that a wine is from their stable is the ‘c y t’ listing under producer. I’m not sure why they’re so coy. This is very good ‘chardonnay’, actually a blend with added ‘other whites’. In South America I spoke to two wine…
Chandon Brut, Argentina
In the photo Vicky is practising her pout. Shortly afterwards she spilt most of this fizz, leaving us both pouting – and her smelling like a wino for the 17 hour flight from Buenos Aires to Heathrow… Tasting Notes: Pale yellow colour. Biscuity, slightly yeasty nose. Bone dry. Delicate fizz, with tiny bubbles. Region of…
Parra Alta Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: Attractive golden colour. Citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavours combine to create a crisp fresh fruity palate. Not ‘oaky’. Parra Alta is a traditional way to grow grapes, where the vines are tied to grow upwards through the canopy of the surrounding trees. Region of Origin Mendoza Wine Colour White Price £5…
Argentina – land of Malbec (and more…)
Mendoza We visited Mendoza in Autumn 2016 and spent 5 days tasting a range of wine. The region – and indeed country – is synonymous with Malbec – but there was so much more on offer… Located in the eastern foothills of the Andes, in the shadow of Mount Aconcagua, vineyards are planted at the some of…
Linda Mora Torrontes
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Finca Las Moras – Pinot Grigio
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Summer Wines
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A Time for Wine 