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Kuenhof Valle Isarco Riesling Kaiton

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Kuenhof Valle Isarco Riesling Kaiton The world of wine blogging can be a fickle mistress, one day you’re swamped in enotecas for your autograph, cheered and back slapped, the next you’re attacked with a Parma ham (on the bone)…

Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2004

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc 2004 Paolo Scavino Barolo Bric del Fiasc is the finest wine from the Scavino vineyards seemingly year on year, but the 2004 vintage is a masterclass in balance. It appears as though the true…

Dover Street Restaurant London

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Dover Street Restaurant LondonI’m rarely moved to write restaurant reviews. My hesitancy stems partly from my fervid fear of foodies but mostly because neither texture, colour nor presentation put me off my grub. I eat everything. Aside from fish…

Tua Rita Syrah 2006

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Tua Rita Syrah 2006 Sorry for the extended sabbatical, I fell unconscious under a pile of tasting notes, but I’m back now so let’s say no more about it. Instead, let’s say some more about this, the Tua Rita…

The Sampler Islington

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk The Sampler Islington The Sampler Islington is unlike any wine shop on this fair isle. Not because it carries the most exclusive range (though it does), not because it has the most special offers (that too) and not even…

Yarden Gewurztraminer

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Yarden Gewurztraminer Yarden Gewurztraminer? Yes. There’s something spellbinding about Krakow and it’s old Jewish quarter. It was here on a warm summer’s evening that I got my first taste of Kosher Gewurztraminer and of gefilte fish. I look spellbound…

Vinoteca Farringdon

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Vinoteca Farringdon Vinoteca Restaurant in Farringdon has been my go to spot for a fair few months now. I’ve spent so many hours here over the past 3-4 months and tweeted my experiences so often that it’s kinda bonkers…

Prager Gruner Veltliner

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Prager Gruner Veltliner Prager Gruner Veltliner goes with everything. Or to be more precise Prager Gruner Veltiner Achleiten Smaragd 2007 goes with everything. From the bitter Olly Murs to the sweet Joe McElderry through a pepperoni pizza via butter…

Wine90’s Wine of the Year

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Wine90’s Wine of the Year If you’re a member of any of the major wine message boards you’ve seen the habitual “wine of the year” threads that populate them at this time of year. Partly inspired by the need…

Chianti Classico 2006

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Chianti Classico 2006 2006 was a superb year for Chianti and Tuscany in general. For once, Tuscany could revel in it’s 55 Tre Bicchiere awards while the usually undisputed King of Italian wine making regions, Piedmont, had to settle…

Beaujolais 2007

Beaujolais 2007And now for something completely different. A Beaujolais 2007 taste off, Morgon Vs Fleurie with my good friend and wine blogger, the Wine Sleuth. A great way to finish off this November’s final blog entry as we turn our attentions away from the Italian wine for just a moment and focus on Beaujolais. A…

Mastroberardino Taurasi Riserva Radici 1997

You’re reading the super old version of this blog, to go to the new blog visit www.wine90.co.uk Mastroberardino Taurasi Riserva Radici 1997 The Mastroberardino Taurasi Riserva Radici 1997 is one of the best examples of an Italian red that gets frequently overlooked based on it’s DOCG. Taurasi, along with Sagrantino di Montefalco is one of those…