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BLANK bottle – Good Wine, Real People, Great Stories
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BLANK bottle – Good Wine, Real People, Great Stories

By Richard Wilson

Pieter Walser is the brains behind the BLANK bottle concept. He reminds me of the most popular boy at school who effortlessly excels at everything...

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Is This an ‘I Was There’ Moment? The Wines of Alheit
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Is This an ‘I Was There’ Moment? The Wines of Alheit

By Richard Wilson

Is this an ‘I was there’ wine moment? I think so. I was there. I bought the first ever vintage of Alheit Cartology, the 2011. It was revolutionary to...

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Domaine Paul Meunier – a New Star is Born
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Domaine Paul Meunier – a New Star is Born

By Mark Wrigglesworth

I first visited Paul Meunier just after his maiden vintage in 2014 after a tip-off that a bright, young, talented winemaker was breathing life back into former...

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Furleigh Estate – Sweet Dreams are Made of This
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Furleigh Estate – Sweet Dreams are Made of This

By thegoodwineshop Admin

I was lucky enough to visit the green, rolling hills of West Dorset, not far from the Jurassic coast, to experience the bountiful and highly-rated...

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Bel Air-Marquis d’Aligre
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Bel Air-Marquis d’Aligre

By Mark Wrigglesworth

As you probably know if you’re reading this, we’re always on the look out for Good Wine, Real People, and Great Stories to bring to...

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New Wave South American Stars
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New Wave South American Stars

By thegoodwineshop Admin

Let’s start with a bold claim that may surprise some of you: one of the most exciting producers in the world today is Uruguay!  …and to...

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A Once in a Lifetime Tasting: Miani
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A Once in a Lifetime Tasting: Miani

By Richard Wilson

The term “icon” is often abused in the wine world, a designation too hastily assigned to any estate which receives the slightest acclaim. But when...

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A Visit to Cantina Terlan in Trentino-Alto Adige
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A Visit to Cantina Terlan in Trentino-Alto Adige

By Richard Wilson

Two weeks ago I had the chance to visit the region of Trentino-Alto Adige as a guest of the only winery in the Terlano village,...

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Producer Profile: the Champagnes of Marie Courtin
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Producer Profile: the Champagnes of Marie Courtin

By Richard Wilson

This month as part of our Grower Champagne Month celebrations, we were lucky enough to taste the full range of Marie Courtin Champagnes. This small...

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