TheBottleBlogger

DipWSET | wine teacher | blogger | wine | craft beer | the occasional spirit

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There can only be one country with a street vending machine selling sausages...
Quick visit to Ahr valley in Germany. Frühburgunder harvest starting this weekend... #ahr #ahrweiler #dontforgetthemeatforthebbq #frühburgunder #harvest https://t.co/VKjGbti4RM

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My first encounter with Wine of Origin Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. A suitcase treasure, not available in Europe (yet). Sharks galore in this bay, but wine is slowly gaining ground here too. 2018 is their 3rd harvest at winery That Place, and it sure i… https://t.co/EpkepoaPoP

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Always special to drink a wine that is older than yourself, even though at my age I often end up in the fortified aisle. This one is not, and it knocked the socks off me!

Tasting blind, it reminded me of Madeira from Bual, although lacking in acidity th… https://t.co/bUL6njpLFn

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When was the last time you had Lambrusco? For the most part it used to be sweet froth, tucked away in the bottom shelves at supermarkets.
As in many other wine areas, a new, young wave of winemakers took over south of Modena and raised the quality bar.
T… https://t.co/pqkvjXcyGb

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Funky fresh Toroldego from Elisabetta Foradori. In 2017 their Dolomite vineyards were severely hit by frost. Instead of skipping the harvest completely, they selectively picked a small amount of grapes that were still ok and made this Lezèr. Slightly coo… https://t.co/HKiLi2TZpo

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Interesting tasting with Clemens Lageder. Focus on soil, vinification styles, harvest time. In pursuit of freshness in global warming times, Lageder's options are threefold:
* Growing grapes at higher altitude
* Longer maceration time on skins & stems
* … https://t.co/OlpIew56ZO

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2018 Cabernet Sauvignon from the Dutch Mountains. Picked at 102 Oechsle, so potentially up to 15% alc, with harvest 3 weeks earlier than 2017, thanks to the crazy hot summer. Pressing grapes next Monday, this could turn out to be an exciting Dutch red wi… https://t.co/FLn0sUX2tB

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Pouring Luretta with Lucio himself. This laid-back guy makes great organic red & white in the hills around Piacenza. Impressive wines across the board, highlights are from local Bonarda and Barbera, in blend and varietal for red, and Malvasia for white. … https://t.co/sNyZnrk8rH

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Love to drink from these glasses, but still haven't figured out how to handle these precious babies. Second Zalto glass in less than a month. Breaks my bank... #zalto #zaltoglass #fragile #neednewglasses https://t.co/sfhRMOah6E

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First issue on new magazine about natural wines. Looks and feels great. Let's find a suiting bottle to kick back and enjoy the read 🍷
@pipettemagazine @thewinestache #naturalwine #pipettemagazine #neverstoplearning https://t.co/P60D9n0nmS

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14 years old but still refreshing and seducingly aromatic Pinot from one of Baden's best vineyard spots. Last bottle, there are worse ways to start the week.

#hohner #pinotnoir #spätburgunder #baden #kaiserstuhl #germanwine #cafesjiek https://t.co/FZAPiI4Z2U

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Fantastic Beaujolais Cru from Marcel Lapierre. The late Marcel was one of the gang of 4 'crazy' winemakers in Beaujolais (Breton, Foillard, Thévenet were the other ones, Metras joined as 5th), founders of the local vins de terroir naturel movement.
From … https://t.co/K0u17MOY9m

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Just delivered from the US. Excited to read @drjamiegoode newest scribe.

#flawless #winefaults #jamiegoode #understandingwine #learningneverexhauststhemind https://t.co/vLTRxzF6TJ

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Arbois in the Jura region is a treat for your taste buds. Bites at Bistro de la Tournelle, with wines from biodynamic winery which ownes bistro as well, gourmet stuff at Le Bistronome and ** Michelin at Maison Jeunet with impressive wine list. My favouri… https://t.co/UEOQR07x2P

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Not often, but every once in a while you get speechless when you come across a wine that is just perfect in every sensory way possible. Brilliant Poulsard from great 2013 vintage by the grand old Jura master Pierre Overnoy and his successor Gaec Houillon… https://t.co/bWz6SAYDNN

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Local grape Mondeuse from small appelation Bugey in French Alps, next to Savoie. Biodynamically made by Yves Duport. Chuckfull of fruit, spicy, lovely acidity, silky and smooth in the tannins department. Incredibly versatile foodwise, but on its own kil… https://t.co/piusPcvSvp

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Good luck if you don't know much about wine. That's Burgundy for you! By the way, this was an excellent biodynamic (!) Pinot Noir from Domaine de la Vougeraie. Seems like more domaines are turning to organic or even biodynamic in Burgundy. at Vougeraie t… https://t.co/I9dQXgc6H0

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Riedel Masterclass. Curious if the overkill in different glass types actually pays off.

#riedel #masterclass #wineglass https://t.co/jZ35eBwW4T

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Wow, Sangiovese and Bordeaux grapes mixed (Cabernet Franc & Merlot). Classic Tuscany vintage, will probably taste even better over the years, but this stuff really rocks!

#castellodiama #sangiovese #merlot #cabernetfranc #tuscany #haiku #weekendwine #wi… https://t.co/U5cLSdkbFE

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Supposedly the last day of 'the beast from the east' cold period, finished in style with snow. Warming inside with an excellent pinot noir from a lesser known and still affordable appelation in north Burgundy.
Nicolas Morin doesn't own vineyards but is … https://t.co/yU5xdgHZL4