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Jul 20th 2010
Autumn Tastings
by Richard Ballantyne
We are now have our list of tutored tastings for this Autumn.
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Jul 20th 2010
Caberlot: One of Italy's Unique Reds
by Richard Ballantyne
Caberlot is a rare gem from Tuscany produced from 100% Cabernet Franc and bottled only in magnums and double magnums.
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Nov 23rd 2009
Chateauneuf: Mordoree vs. Beaucastel
by Richard Ballantyne
A vertical tasting of two of Chateauneuf's premier league producers.
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Nov 5th 2009
Bordeaux 2005: A Tasting of 100 Wines
by Richard Ballantyne
Does the vintage live up to the early hype? Yes and no.
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Oct 31st 2009
Kumeu River: New Zealand's Greatest Chardonnays
by Richard Ballantyne
A tasting of vintages back to 2001 with Paul Brajkovich of Kumeu River. Proof, if it were needed, that Kumeu's wines can seriously age.
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Aug 6th 2009
New to the Range: Quincy from Adele Rouzé
by Peter Ballantyne
A new estate producing great value Loire Sauvignon.
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