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TNWG Wine Times
Anything and everything is discussed here... but, mostly wine related! Feel free to request discussion points or focus areas. Here we discuss common questions about wine and the wine industry alongside reviews of vineyards, wines and interviews with wine industry specialists plus no doubt much much more....
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Sep 18, 20232 min read
Aldi Autumn/Winter - Press Tasting - Part ONE
Ok folks…. @aldiuk - Slightly delayed but here are my favourite Autumn / Winter Selections coming from Aldi - PART ONE: 1. 🍇 0% Shiraz...
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aplofthouse
Dec 8, 20222 min read
WINE TEACH IN: WHERE DO AROMAS COME FROM IN WINE?
WINE TEACH-IN: 🍷WHERE DO AROMAS COME FROM IN WINE???🍷 Ever wondered why something smells as it does in your glass? Typically 4 main...
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aplofthouse
Oct 12, 20225 min read
Natural? Organic ? Biodynamic ? Confused.....
In an environment where we are now more readily conscious and better versed in what is best for preserving the planet (especially in no...
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aplofthouse
Oct 12, 20221 min read
🍇🍷TDWG WINE REVIEW: El Aviador - Tempranillo 2020 🍇🍷
A widely available, fully fermented to dry, red wine that can be drunk very easily ( little too easily) of an evening at home. This...
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aplofthouse
Oct 12, 20221 min read
🍇 TDWG WINE REVIEW 🍇MARQUES DE BORBA Vinhas Velhas 2019 Alentejo DOC
🍇 TDWG WINE REVIEW 🍇 MARQUES DE BORBA Vinhas Velhas 2019 Alentejo DOC This wine comes from 'Vinhas Velhas' = old vines, in fact more...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
BEER REVIEW: Kabinet - SuperNova
Whilst I am a big wine advocate, that doesn't mean there isn't a time and a place for a beer or three. So here is my first beer review...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
VINEYARD REVIEW: Kingscote
Kingscote is another vineyard that is based in West Sussex. It has actually been operating as an organic wine estate since 2019 with...
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Sep 6, 20221 min read
VINEYARD REVIEW: Kenton Park Estate
Kenton Park Estate, based alongside the South West Coast, near Dawlish and the closest vineyard to The Devon Wine Guy, is a family owned...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
VINEYARD REVIEW: Albourne Estate, Sussex
Albourne Estate is an award winning, family-owned vineyard and winery overlooking the South Downs in Sussex, not far from Brighton (a...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Alovini - Le Ralle - Agliancio del Vulture 2017
REVIEW: Alovini - Le Ralle - Agliancio del Vulture 2017 I had been wanting to try an Aglianico for some time and managed to locate this...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: The Wine Society's Exhibition range - Santorini Assyrtiko 2020
REVIEW: The Wine Society's Exhibition range - Santorini Assyrtiko 2020 Santorini is famed for its Assyrtiko grape varietal, having been...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Edna Valley Vineyard, U.S.A. Central Coast - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
REVIEW: Edna Valley Vineyard, U.S.A. Central Coast - Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 A clean, deep ruby colour with extensive legs. On the nose,...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Definition - Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits
REVIEW: Definition - Bourgogne Hautes-Cotes de Nuits Looking for a top Pinot Noir for that special occasion...I would argue this has bang...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Mezzacorona - Castel Firmian - Teroldego Rotaliano, Superiore Riserva 2018
REVIEW: Mezzacorona - Castel Firmian - Teroldego Rotaliano, Superiore Riserva 2018 I wanted to get my hands on this to try the Teroldego...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Eight Thousand Lakes - Sauvignon Blanc, Washington 2018
REVIEW: Eight Thousand Lakes - Sauvignon Blanc, Washington 2018 A cool climate which is very reminiscent of the vibrant, high acidity...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Cover Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon by Jim Barry
REVIEW: Cover Drive, Cabernet Sauvignon by Jim Barry Probably my all time favourite label for a wine bottle right here...Big fans of...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Cape Mentelle - SSB (Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon) 2019
REVIEW: Cape Mentelle - SSB (Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon) 2019 A typical Margaret River SSB style blend here and fortunate enough to...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Canaletto - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2019
REVIEW: Canaletto - Montepulciano D'Abruzzo 2019 If appearance was everything, then this probably wouldn't win any awards BUT it is what...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Agenda da Vinha - Colheita Selecionada Tinto 2019, Dao Portugal
REVIEW: Agenda da Vinha - Colheita Selecionada Tinto 2019, Dao Portugal A clear, deep ruby red wine from Portugal. On the nose a medium...
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aplofthouse
Sep 6, 20221 min read
WINE REVIEW: Joseph Drouhin - Chorey-Les-Beaune
REVIEW: Joseph Drouhin - Chorey Les Beaunes From the Cote D'Or the 2018 version. This was a clear and bright pale garnet which showed...
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