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Homage to Gaja

After Brunello with Banfi, Barbaresco and much more with Angelo Gaja … where does one start?  This was simply one of the greatest experiences you can have in Italian or world wine, laid on by Decanter magazine as part of … Continue reading

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Two types of wine talk and two Super Tuscans

Can  we talk in a meaningful way about the difference in taste between wines which cost €70 and €35 ?  And why are there differences in taste?  The previous post (Talking about wine) throws some light on the general problem … Continue reading

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Talking about wine

Most people get by without a developed language about wine.  ‘I know what I like’ is a fairly common response, with a laugh or smile, which probably means, ‘let’s face it, people drink for the pleasure, for the taste, for … Continue reading

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