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October 22 2024

Decant / De-can’t, when do you pour yours?

Bordeaux

Pouring wine from a bottle into another serving vessel, to remove sediment or aid oxygenation, should be as simple as…

Written by Matthew Hemming MW

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October 8 2024

How To Start A Wine Collection

Bordeaux

  Collecting wine is a fantastic hobby. Buying special cases or bottles, tucking them away and thinking about when you’ll…

Written by Chris Kelly

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August 23 2024

A First Look at September’s Most Anticipated Wine Releases

Bordeaux

Get Ready for an Exceptional September 2024! While August is traditionally one of the slower months for the fine wine…

Written by Manon Millot

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April 1 2024

Vintage report – Barolo 2020

Italy

  The northern Italian region of Piemonte is currently enjoying a golden age and has been blessed with a trio…

Written by Matthew Hemming MW

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February 25 2023

2019: the first great vintage of Piemonte’s new era

Italy

2019 feels like a must for serious lovers of Barolo and Barbaresco – a worthy follow up to 2016 and…

Written by Matthew Hemming MW

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February 6 2023

The View of The Critics on The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino Vintage

Italy

2018 Brunello di Montalcino. We are starting to see releases of the 2018 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany’s world-renowned…

Written by Chris Kelly

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December 16 2022

A Tasting of Dal Forno Amarone

Amarone

In November, I was treated to a tasting of Dal Forno Amarone and Valpolicella courtesy of the UK importer, Pol…

Written by Chris Kelly

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