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Clos des Cordeliers ‘L’eclat du noir’ 2012

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Vino Vero

What with working 2 jobs, the blog has somewhat taken a back seat of late. However, when we cracked open this ‘L’eclat du noir’ that we picked up from the cellar door of Clos des Cordeliers I knew I was … Continue reading →

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Review: Buondonno Chianti Classico 2007

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Vino Vero

I was supposed to be saving this Buondonno Chianti Classico 2007 until I met up with a friend who is something of an expert when it comes to Italian wine. But I caved in and shared it with Mrs SamTheWino instead. What … Continue reading →

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Review: Domaine Sainte Rose ‘Le Marin Blanc’ 2011

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Vino Vero

I’m a bit of a fan of Domaine Sainte Rose. Brits Charles and Ruth Simpson really know how to make tasty, accessible and keenly-priced wines from their vineyards in the Languedoc. This ‘Le Marin Blanc’ is no exception. It’s quite … Continue reading →

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Review: Chateau Ollieux Romanis 2006 Cuvée Aristide

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Vino Vero

This Chateau Ollieux Romanis 2006 Cuvée Aristide is somewhat illusive – it’s pretty hard to find in the UK – but if you can track it down it’s well worth it. It’s from the Corbieres sub-region of Corbieres Boutenac which … Continue reading →

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Review: Les Clos Perdus 2010 Le Rouge

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Vino Vero

I picked this Les Clos Perdus 2010 Le Rouge up at The Wine Show 2011 and finally got a suitable opportunity to drink it just before Christmas. The good news is that it is every bit as delicious as I … Continue reading →

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Review: Small & Small, Sylvia Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Vino Vero

Small & Small is (appropriately enough) a small vineyard run by husband and wife team Bill & Claudia Small in the Awatere Valley in Marlborough, New Zealand. This 2011 Sylvia Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is named after the winemakers’s daughter and … Continue reading →

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Review: Bergerie de la Bastide Blanc 2010

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Vino Vero

To be honest, picking up this bottle from Joseph Barnes Wines was a complete afterthought – I’d already got quite a few bottles on the counter – but I got to talking to Charles about the budget end if the … Continue reading →

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Review: Vina del Perdon, 2000 Gran Reserva

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Vino Vero

I only realised a couple of days ago that there is a severe shortage of Spanish wine reviews on this blog. It’s not that I don’t like Spanish wine – far from it – just a bit of an oversight … Continue reading →

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Review: De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah 2009

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Vino Vero

I’m beginning to really enjoy wines from Uruguay. They’re so distinctive and this De Lucca Finca Antonella Reserve Syrah Cuvée Especial 2009 is a bit of a mouthful – metophorically and literally. It’s a big wine, and completely different to … Continue reading →

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Review: Chateau Ksara ‘Le Prieure’ 2009

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Vino Vero

I don’t normally write about wines I’ve had in restaurants, but I felt compelled to do so with this Chateau Ksara ‘Le Prieure’ which accompanied our meal at our favourite Lebanese restaurant in London: Yalla Yalla. Chateau Ksara is one … Continue reading →

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