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Virginia: Old World Wine from the USA
The May tasting at NEWTS was a selection of wines from an area of the US with a long, if somewhat chequered history with winemaking. The Commonwealth of Virginia , nicknamed “Old Dominion” , the “Mother of Presidents” and the … Continue reading
Posted in In Vino Veritas, NEWTS Tastings, Wine Regions
Tagged History, NEWTS, Thomas Jefferson, USA, Virginia
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Wines of 2012
Now that 2012 has passed, and before 2013 gets off to a working start, it’s a good time to look back on a year full of enjoyable wine experiences and where I was lucky enough to taste some superb wines … Continue reading
Posted in In Vino Veritas, Just having a drink, Local Tastings, N.E. Retailers, NEWTS Tastings
Tagged Bin21, Carruthers & Kent, NEWTS, Sean Thackry, Vintage Port
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Night of the Premier Crus
September seems like ages ago now but David Whitaker gave the NEWTS a tasting that will stay in memory for a long time with a selection of fine and rare Burgundy Premier Crus. Dave had made connections in Burgundy Wines … Continue reading
Just one more glass…a NEWTS tasting
February’s NEWTS was a celebration of the range and character of French wines, subtitled “if I could have just one more glass”. Presenter and Society Chairman Geoff has been buying wine in France for 35 years, often returning to the … Continue reading
Posted in NEWTS Tastings
Tagged Domaine de la Janasse, France, NEWTS
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A Preponderance of Port…a NEWTS tasting
The January 2012 NEWTS meeting was the first time since New Year that I’d really dedicated any time to wine; after my Christmas cold and return to work the days had quickly passed and I’d even manager to forget The … Continue reading
Greybeard’s Corner – Winter’s Hold 2011
The year is winding its way towards the Christmas and in the northern reaches of England winter’s icy touches are already starting to be felt, but as Europe and America’s wine now sits in tank and barrel there’s still plenty … Continue reading
Posted in Greybeard's Corner
Tagged Bin21, Carruthers & Kent, NEWTS, Oddbins, Reign of Terroir, The Wine Advocate, Tim Adams
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Greybeard’s Corner – Harvests End
By the time you read this harvests all over the Northern Hemisphere will have ended or be well on their way to finishing. 2011 has been a challenging harvest in both Europe and America but for different weather related reasons. … Continue reading
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Tagged Chateau St. Georges, NEWTS, Northumbria Food and Wine Festival, Reign of Terroir
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A most unusual (NEWTS) tasting – Part 1
Last week’s NEWTS tasting was one for my fellow Wine Centurions, a selection of unusual grape varieties rarely seen in bottle or review. I took a slightly perverse enjoyment seeing the look of confusion on many of the faces in … Continue reading
Greybeard’s Corner – May 2011
With the Rapture due to decimate the world on May 21st it hardly seemed worth researching this article, but luckily the end of the world has now been postponed until October 21st so we have a few more months to … Continue reading
Posted in Greybeard's Corner
Tagged NEWTS, Reign of Terroir, Richard Granger
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