The previous vintage of this kadarka was partly aged in oak, but in 2023 they only used amphora and Clayver – I’m happy to see that such a big producer moved to a more transparent style. In fact I never tasted a red from this address that I loved this much. Continue reading
Just the second xinomavro on the blog, I should buy more as it’s again so interesting and delicious.
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Two completely different faces of Cotes Du Rhone. I love one but not so much the other. You guessed right, ripeness level has a lot to do with that. Continue reading
The likelihood of being able to taste wines from legendary producer Wendouree outside Australia is close to zero. But I’m fortunate enough to have a Hungarian-born friend in Sydney who visits Budapest (where I live) every year and as he is a Wendouree-fan, he always brings a few bottles each time. Continue reading
Quite a reliable wine, the 2023 vintage of Tesco’s Campo de Borja Garnacha is just as solid as the 2021 was. A good quaffer if you are looking for something cheap.
I did not expect such a good wine. For just under 20€, this is still affordable in the Burgundy context, and it’s very, very good – dare I say it’s good value, too.
What a beautiful label. I hoped that the wine itself will be just as amazing, but that wasn’t the case. I should have checked the ABV before buying: it’s alarmingly high at 15%. That explains a lot.