Food, Wine & Travel Journalist | European Editor, Andes Wines | International Judge | 25 vintages | Gastronomy, wine tourism, heritage & provenance
Dorset, England
Joined December 2008
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Sharing my latest piece for @andeswines focused on Sri Lanka's Colombo No.7 Gin with many thanks for key contributions
andeswines.cl/2025/07/07/col…
#ColomboNo7gin #travwriters #SriLanka #botanicaljourney
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(cont. my prev. post) the "Gran Selezione" is the lightest out of the three, elegant and silky, pinotesque almost...and I truly enjoyed them, the food was almost needed, and paired so well !!
kudos to the "Egg Man", Robin Baum Robin Baum Wines !!
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(cont. my prev. post) med - weight, harmonious, w/ gentle tannins, & balsamic accents showing half way through the palate, & on the finish, there are similarities between them, yes, but subtle differences also, the "Riserva" has more "beef", tannicier & fuller...
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these are excellent, special reds, organic / biodinamic, 100% Sangiovese from Rada, fermented & aged in egg - shaped ceramic vessels, Chianti Classico, "Riserva" and "Gran Selezione" '19 vintage, old school style, text book, dry, w/ those cherries - clove - leather notes (cont)
What's on today:
Wine and food pairing secrets uncovered as Masterclass Experience comes to London
Real full article in Your World:
yourworld.net/london/westmin…
#WhatsoninLondon #thisevening #winemasterclass
ALT 'Wine enthusiasts and gastronomes are in for a treat as the London Wine Academy Ltd' hosts an exclusive VIP wine tasting and masterclass featuring wines from the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux region. Taking place tonight (Monday, 17th March, 6-9pm), at the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League in St James’s, this intimate event will provide attendees with a deep dive into the art of wine and food pairing.'
'Taking place tonight (Monday, 17th March, 6-9pm), at the prestigious Royal Over-Seas League in St James’s, this intimate event will provide attendees with a deep dive into the art of wine and food pairing.'
'Wine enthusiasts and gastronomes are in for a treat as the London Wine Academy Ltd' hosts an exclusive VIP wine tasting and masterclass featuring wines from the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux region.'
Check out "Exclusive International Riesling Day Celebration with Dr Lippold of Mosel" eventbrite.co.uk/e/exclusive… @Eventbrite
#internationalRieslingday
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We are excited to be launching our journey for taste with our wines and the warm embrace of hospitality, enveloped in decades of history from Piemonte, Italy.
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#wine #italianwine #winelove
Fran Bridgewater retweeted
I sold everything after pandemic and I became digital nomad in Texas and Mexico 🇲🇽 for almost two years to create an accelerator @amixtech and now back to chile to work with investors that are looking to do business in Latam thanks to my uk 🇬🇧 business @drinksnetwork
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Australia Day lunch 2025, celebrating Australian wine with friends and some lovely older bottles, at the excellent Lorne wineanorak.com/2025/01/27/au…
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It's taken 12 years but my first novel, Tasting Notes, is now out on Amazon Kindle with the paperback to follow soon. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who’ve helped, inspired, encouraged and badgered me.
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I've been a big fan of Mayacamas since I first visited in 2015 - Napa mountain wines, picked early, great terroir, skilled, long elevage, and so ageworthy. I visited again in July and here's my big write-up wineanorak.com/2025/01/11/ma… @CalifWines_US @CalifWinesUK
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With a team of collaborators from around 🌍 working in the most important scientific project for the wine industry in many years #biotech
A new clone of Chilean #CabernetSauvignon +140years-old that could re-start the genetics the most important variety winebusiness.com/news/articl…
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This great photo of @CircleofWine members Ellen Wallace and @JoseGrapes with Jean-Michel Novelle of Domaine Grand Clos was taken in Geneva at the annual presentation of his wine ‘creations’. As Ellen says ‘tis the season for @CircleofWine members to meet at wine tasting events.
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Strong arguments by Prof @XFuentes on behalf of Chile @CIJ_ICJ highlighting the @UNEP emissions gap report on growth of GHG emissions recently. The objective of the @UNFCCC is to stop dangerous climate change but does not replace the customary law obligation not to cause harm.
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Forbes Argentina destaca iniciativa para crear un clon de Cabernet Sauvignon Chileno de mas de 140 años
Debido a la presión de plagas y desafíos del cambio climático que están enfrentando las parras de Cabernet Sauvignon en el mundo, la búsqueda de un nuevo clon de esta emblem
