Natural and “Sans Soufre” Wines
The natural wine movement has been around for more than a few years now; Natural and/or Sans Soufre (made without the addition of Sulphur Dioxide) …
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A Champagne Vintage fit for the Queen
A few years ago I attended a Pol Roger Champagne tasting which consisted of their NV (non-vintage) Brut, Vintage 2002, Rosé Vintage 2004 and their …
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Pink wine is in – again; and not just for Summer
So it seems that pink wine is in – again. According to the WSTA (Wine and Spirit Trade Association) in 2018 100 million bottles of …
In need of a little Fortification?
On my journey to try to master all things vinous I have come to love the category of Fortified Wines be they Madeira, Port, Vin …
Rosé-coloured glasses, Provence and beyond
I last wrote about rosé wines 4 years ago when Provence was experiencing increased global demand for its deliciously fresh and fruity pale salmon-coloured wines. …
Do you remember your first wine?
No, I don’t either, I do however remember the first wine that made me sit up and take note – I was preparing a tasting …
Making Wine Progress
At a lunch recently I was very pleasantly surprised to see a progressive wine list. The Acme Bar in KL has arranged its wines into …