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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Saint Aubin 2020

March 28, 2024March 29, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Chardonnay from one of Burgundy’s hottest producers – one of his newly released entry-level wines. Sealed under quality cork and a thick wax seal. A distinctly lime green tinge …

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Savage ‘Girl Next Door’ Syrah 2020

March 24, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Syrah from a small coastal vineyard in Hout Bay, South Africa. A dark burgundy colour in the glass, with a generous bouquet, filled equally with savoury, floral and ripe …

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Naude White 09
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Naudé ‘White’ 2009

March 23, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A white blend from Western Cape in South Africa. A mix of three varietals – Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc. A vibrant pale green-gold in the glass. Perfumed with …

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Famille Hugel Gentil ‘Hugel’ 2020

March 19, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

The only blend from this Alsace producer. A combination of Alsace varietals Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Sylvaner. A bright golden green colour in the glass. A good …

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Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021
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Unico Zelo Tropo ‘Big Red’ 2021

March 9, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A 50/50 blend of Syrah and Merlot from Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. A brooding, dark burgundy in the glass. Aromas of bruised boysenberry, plum, blueberry, green herbs and black …

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Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2022
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Aluado Alicante Bouschet 2022

March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A relatively rare single varietal to find these days – it used to be very common in California (I actually have a lovely piece of art – a label from …

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Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache 2022
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Reed ‘Alexia’ Grenache 2022

March 1, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A wine from the Marananga sub-region of the Barossa, – the biodynamic 100-year-old Schlieb’s Garden vineyard – in South Australia. A translucent ruby-garnet colour in the glass – light and …

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Tenuta Villa Rosa Chianti Classico 1985
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Tenuta Villa Rosa Chianti Classico 1985

February 28, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A traditional Tuscan wine, from the Castellina area of Chianti – old vineyards, and this wine from the time when the Lucherini Bandini family owned the land (it is now …

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Destinos Cruzados 'As Regadas' Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016
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Destinos Cruzados ‘As Regadas’ Mencía-Brancellao-Espadeiro 2016

February 25, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A Spanish blend of Mencia (55%), Brancellao (35%) and Espadeiro (10%) varietals from Rías Baixas in Galicia – a region better known for its whites. A bright garnet colour in …

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To Spain (for the evening)
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To Spain (for the evening)

February 24, 2024 - by David Walker Bell - Leave a Comment

A fair, warm summer evening seemed a fitting time to take a stroll into town and indulge in some of Spain’s finer wines. Now, regulars may remember that Spain is …

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