Author Archives: Karl Laczko

Mas Vicenç, D.O. Tarragona

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Karl Laczko

The first visit of the AdVintage September 2013 wine tour of Tarragona was to a small family producer in the Alt Camp area of Catalonia, on the edge of Conca de Barberà. Originally a small agricultural holding bought by Vicenç … Continue reading →

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Supermarket malaise?

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Karl Laczko

No matter how much you wish to support the local economy the necessities of life dictate Supermarket shopping is inevitable, but rather than fill the coffers of any single faceless corporation I favour a rotation system for the grocery shop, … Continue reading →

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Virginia: Old World Wine from the USA

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Karl Laczko

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 →

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Spain, a History

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Karl Laczko

Spain was the target of my most recent presentation to the North East Wine Tasting Society. I’ve loved Spanish Wine for many years, something which was made easier  by having a local importer just down the road in the form … Continue reading →

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Tynemouth Wine Trip

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Karl Laczko

Today I finally chalked off another North East wine retailer from my lists when I took advantage of a (partially) sunny Good Friday to visit Tynemouth, which means I had to pop into The Wine Chambers on Front Street. This … Continue reading →

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A trio of Volnay

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Karl Laczko

I don’t drink much Burgundy, but recent NEWTS tastings have included 2 good Volnays; the Maison Roche de Bellene 2009 Volnay 1er Cru, Clos des Chenes (~£23) and the superb Domaine Comte Armand 2009 Volnay (~£31). Last week I had a … Continue reading →

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Wines of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Karl Laczko

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 →

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Night of the Premier Crus

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Karl Laczko

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 →

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Be safe, or be sorry!

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Karl Laczko

This is what is called an NWR (Non Wine Related) post – don’t expect too many of them! It’s been a tough few weeks for me recently since my computer hard drive suffered a catastrophic failure causing the eventual loss … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux , a whistle stop tour

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Karl Laczko

As I discussed in my Bordeaux, a History piece the region I chose for my second NEWTS tasting isn’t one where I’ve had any personal knowledge of experience of. The main reason I ended up standing in front of August’s … Continue reading →

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