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Buying in the UK: Malbecs part 1 – Vinabla

For the first time since starting this blog, (if not at least a year before) I have bought wine in the UK. Normally I stock up enough from my 3 or 4 visits a year to France not to ever have to buy in

Carta Roja – with and without sulphites

All still locked down here, and I was during Xmas and New Year as well.I did invite one friend over for Xmas, Ed, who arrived Xmas eve and left on Boxing day.He bought a bottle as a present, and as a

The 2020 Auchan wine fair and another Touraine

In October, I did get to the Auchan wine fair. As I explained last month, I did not have the time I would have liked to look at all the possible bargains that were available. It was a bit of a 'smash

Tarani wine, and helping out Dog Team UK

Tarani wine, and helping out a dog charity

Do you remember this photo from my July trip to France. It was from the specialist wine shop, Le Cav’Epicerie, in Mareuil. Here I have highlighted the shop owner and my mother. If you recall, I

Touraine wines

Going forward with my blog in future, I will try to look in more depth about different wine regions and grapes. The more 'Facebook/Instagram' type posts may start to appear more on my feeds for those

Saint Emilion, wine pairing and my first book review

In praise of ... The Ilkley Literature Festival Starting a little bit off topic (but it links to wine soon), I just have to mention how much I enjoy going to events at the Ilkley Literature

American reds – 2020, plus home wine-making

Still unable to get back to France due to the current situation. Not sure when I will be able to go next. I am almost out of red wine. During the winter months, I was mainly drinking reds. I do tend

American whites – 2020

Regular members may remember a post last year about some reviews I did whilst in Florida, reviewing some American white wines. I was visiting my mother who spends 3-4 months of the winter months

Mouton Cadet

How good am I getting at deciding how what is a good wine?Well I think that I am getting better. I have recommended some wines at some of the tasting sessions that I have given, and people generally

Château Reillanne, my favourite rosé (so far)

Back in December 2018, I did a post on tastings of some rosé wines. For some reason that I cannot remember, my favourite rosé was not included. Of course it is only my favourite of the ones I have

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