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Solid Bordeaux – Chateau de Portets 2016, Graves

Image ~ November 24, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment
Bordeaux rarely disappoints me when it comes to red wines, I could not think of a more reliable wine region anywhere in the World.

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Great Australian Cab: Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015, Margaret River

Image ~ May 27, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment
One of the most Old-World-like Cabernet I have tasted from Australia. Big thumbs up.

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A modern, well made Egri Bikavér: Böjt 2016

Image ~ April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment

I attended Borjour’s so called Bikavér Duel event in March, where the two wine regions eligible to use the name Bikavér showcased their wines. Eger impressed me a bit more than Szekszárd, especially the Böjt 2016. I bought a bottle the next week.

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The new old South African red – False Bay Revenant 2017

Image ~ December 4, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment
A curious blend: Cabernet and Cinsault. I follow the South African Winemag so I know this is a historical combination of the two grapes (mentioned here for example: Why Cinsault is becoming a thing (again) ), and I like the idea.

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Shiraz-Cabernet from Provence: Château Sainte Marguerite Symphonie Pourpre 2017

Image ~ September 9, 2019 ~ Zoltán Németi ~ Leave a comment

A French take on Shiraz-Cabernet. Or do they make the original one? This blend is not uncommon in the south of France, just think of such icons as Domaine de Trevallon.

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Blogs I follow

Jamie Goode's Wine Blog Australian Wine Reviews Barolista
Winemag South Africa
Thomas Girgensohn's australian wine reviews
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