Tag Archives: China

A Chinese Toast

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Karl Laczko

The 2011 Decanter World Wine Awards dinner was held last Wednesday with the results of the top awards winners announced on the night. For the first time in its history a Chinese Wine took an International Trophy, the highest award … Continue reading →

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Greybeard’s Corner – March 2011

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Karl Laczko

“Oddbins, the Demise” would be a fitting sub-title to this month’s post, for what a month it’s been for arguably the most popular wine retailer in the UK. Founded in 1963 by Ahmed Pochee, run through the 1970s by Dennis … Continue reading →

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Fabrique En Chine – Château Bolongbao

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Karl Laczko

Vincent Debien is a long way from home, although that’s nothing new for this young Bordelais. At 26 he already has vintages from Lebanon, Corsica, Bordeaux, Australia, New Zealand and Switzerland under his belt (including such names as Smith Haut … Continue reading →

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