A great example of vintage variation: compare this 2021 to the previous release of the wine (reviewed here), it will be quite obvious how better 2020 was. Continue reading
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From weird to lovely – cheap Spanish reds from Lidl
Spain is strong when it comes to the budget friendly red category, but it can’t always deliver. From the ones I tried recently I disliked two, but also found one which is unbelievable for its price… Continue reading
Tenuta di Carleone Uno 2018
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, an excellent champagne
Happy New Year! This champagne was opened last night at a tasting with my friends, and we loved it – if you are lucky (or rich) enough then you will probably have this in your glass while saying goodbye to 2023 tonight. It’s quite a pricey one, not surprisingly.
Boscarelli Prugnolo Rosso di Montepulciano 2020
Sangiovese for the purists. Well, it’s 10% mammolo actually, although I’m not sure how much difference that makes…
Saint Cosme Condrieu 2018
Personally I would not age a condrieu, but I was surprised that it’s a 2018, when my friend revealed this after a blind tasting on our recent Cristmas party. Continue reading
Szepsy Szamorodni 2017
The 2017 is the latest release of the szamorodni from the most famous producer of Tokaj, Szepsy. A great wine, although quite pricey for 42€…
Exciting monastrell: Bodegas Cerrón Matas Altas 2021
One of the most exciting monastrell I have ever tasted. I just realised that this is also a notable discovery of the year for Tim Atkin…
Solid Hungarian nouveau: Bodri Gúnár 2023
Such a fun wine that I went back to the store to buy more. Another nouveau done very well. Continue reading
