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    Mourvèdre / Monastrell / Mataro
    Chris
    • Jun 27
    • 4 min

    Mourvèdre / Monastrell / Mataro

    The story of Mouvèdre/ Monastrell/ Mataro, from its botanic birthplace in Spain to the GSMs of Australia via Bandol & everything in between
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    Chardonnay
    Chris
    • May 25
    • 6 min

    Chardonnay

    From its Burgundian origins, Chardonnay has conquered the world to become one of the most planted variety. Here is the story of the grape...
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    Syrah Shiraz
    Chris
    • Feb 15
    • 4 min

    Syrah Shiraz

    Grown on 182,000 hectares worldwide, Syrah (or Shiraz) is maintaining its place at the top 5 of the most planted red wine grape varieties in
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    On Becoming a Sharper Wine Taster
    Chris
    • Jan 23
    • 1 min

    On Becoming a Sharper Wine Taster

    One of the most rewarding aspect of studying your way through the WSET different levels is learning the Systematic Approach to Tasting: ...
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    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Chris
    • Aug 30, 2021
    • 5 min

    Cabernet Sauvignon

    Here is story of King Cab", where it grows, how it's turned into wine, how it tastes and where to find just a few examples in Bangkok.
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    Pinot Noir
    Chris
    • Aug 12, 2021
    • 4 min

    Pinot Noir

    As one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 30 years, Pinot Noir has just made it in the top 10 planted variety. From its power bas
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    Wine Crosswords
    Chris
    • May 25, 2021
    • 1 min

    Wine Crosswords

    Crosswords on Wines & Rivers
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    Sauvignon Blanc
    Chris
    • May 7, 2021
    • 3 min

    Sauvignon Blanc

    As one of the fastest expanding variety in the last 20 years, Sauvignon Blanc has made it to the top 10 grape with 125,000 ha planted...
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    Viognier
    Chris
    • Apr 20, 2021
    • 4 min

    Viognier

    Back in the Northern Rhône, rumor had it that Viognier was brought in from the Dalmatian coast by Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus...
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    Grüner Veltliner
    Chris
    • Mar 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    Grüner Veltliner

    Austrian grape par excellence, Grüner Veltliner AKA Weißgipfler, "GV", "Gru-Ve" has obscure origins...
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    Riesling
    Chris
    • Mar 20, 2021
    • 3 min

    Riesling

    Riesling was born as a result of a "one-spring-stand" between Gouais Blanc & Traminer somewhere along the banks of the Rhine river back...
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    Malbec
    Chris
    • Mar 9, 2021
    • 4 min

    Malbec

    Once upon a time; a long long time ago, on the banks of the Lot river, near Cahors, southwest France, beautiful Princess Magdeleine Noire...
    134 views0 comments
    Download the free WSET Tasting APP
    Chris
    • Jan 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Download the free WSET Tasting APP

    The WSET Tasting APP is available for download free of charge.
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    On Wine Pronunciation
    Chris
    • Jan 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    On Wine Pronunciation

    Learning wine is learning 6 languages at least. Here is your guide to pronounce a few names like a native...
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    Buying wines to feature on our tasting sessions
    Chris
    • Dec 8, 2020
    • 2 min

    Buying wines to feature on our tasting sessions

    Put simply, buying professionally requires a process involving: 1. the formulation of quali-quantitative specifications, 2 The generating...
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    Cabernet Franc
    Chris
    • Dec 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    Cabernet Franc

    The botanic birthplace of Cabernet Franc is uncertain : Is it the Basque Country? Bordeaux? Brittany? What we know for sure though, is...
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    Grenache
    Chris
    • Nov 27, 2020
    • 2 min

    Grenache

    Here is a little story of Grenache, where it grows and what to taste...
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    Carménère
    Chris
    • Nov 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Carménère

    Native of Bordeaux where it is now almost extinct, has resurrected in Chile...
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    Beaujolais Nouveau
    Chris
    • Nov 19, 2020
    • 3 min

    Beaujolais Nouveau

    Beaujolais Nouveau is a wine made exclusively from Gamay grown in Beaujolais. Designed to be released on markets just a few weeks after...
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    Zinfandel
    Chris
    • Nov 12, 2020
    • 2 min

    Zinfandel

    “Zin” is most often associated with California, and until the 1990’s, it was widely thought to be indigenous of the state. After all, the...
    89 views0 comments
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