The Drinking Man

because everyone deserves to drink better wine - Wine writer, blogger, tweeter and drinker - for the other sides of me please feel free to follow @hellboyberry

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@DauzacChateau I know of the huge ageing potential of Ch Dauzac.
I just received a case of your 2nd wine "Labastide" 2016, the website states "Expresses itself at its best between 4 and 7 years, to age up to 15 years"
Can you please tell me if this from vintage date or release?

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Anyone else in the EU (NL specifically) order @Decanter via @Magazinesdirect? Nothing but trouble. Constantly missing issues. Last year at least 4 times, this year no March edition and May edition. I keep requesting replacements (when available) and they don't show up either! 😡

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Deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steven Spurrier. An absolute legend in the world of wine.

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Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

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Anyone had any dealings with @vivino customer service? I've tried to contact them about a missing order 6 times and not a sniff of a response. They have my money, and tragically I don't have my wine! I used to champion them, soon I'll be starting a negative campaign against them!

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Anyone had any dealings with @vivino customer service? I've tried to contact them about a missing order 6 times and not a sniff of a response. They have my money, and tragically I don't have my wine! I used to champion them, soon I'll be starting a negative campaign against them!

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RIP Michael Broadbent. A true legend of wine writing and critique. https://t.co/IOlYbSSz8d #MichaelBroadbentRIP

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@WineLassValeri If you think that's bad just imagine if you found out he must actually be at least 29.

[wine thinker (robertjoseph on Bluesky) @robertjoseph]

"South Korea pioneered “drive-through” testing, with medical staff collecting swabs + providing results by text within days + released a smartphone app allowing quarantined citizens to self-report symptoms. GPS function tracks if they have left designated quarantine zones."

[John Berry @hellboyberry]

Retweet this and take note. If you show any symptoms, self isolate. Don't be a dick about it, just flippin' do it.

[The Drinking Man @DrinkingManBlog]

The king is dead
https://t.co/etNtgwENWt

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This is very sad news 😢. So young. He will live on in memory whenever I make Yorkshire Puddings (the secret is an extra egg white - thank you Gary!)

[BBC Breaking News @BBCBreaking]

British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes has died aged 59, his family has announced https://t.co/iRO0kLH6S6

[The Drinking Man @DrinkingManBlog]

@eto_wine You are welcome! Many thanks to you for making the first genuinely effective wine preservation system (and I have tried A LOT!) and such a beautiful design to boot.
I really hope this scam isn't too damaging to you and all your hard work.

[The Drinking Man @DrinkingManBlog]

Friends of mine will know how much I champion and adore my @eto_wine decanter/preserver. But please be aware that there is a flood of fake facebook/instagram ads for it at the moment. This is a scam! Eto can currently only be pre-ordered via indiegogo https://t.co/xLYQJsNO8Y

[Cary Elwes @Cary_Elwes]

There’s a shortage of perfect movies in this world. It would be a pity to damage this one.

[Ziggo Sport @ZiggoSport]

Welcome aboard the wonderful virtual world of Augmented Reality @BBCMOTD. @ZiggoSport Netherlands wish you all the very best with your endeavours. Feel free to take a look at our virtual studios.
@BBCSport #MotD #MotD2 @GaryLineker @mrdanwalker

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@IWFSAmericas therefore... I am a mouse 🤔

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@DauzacChateau Thank you for producing such an excellent wine. I bought a half case En Primeur. This is my first. I think I will enjoy a bottle every 5 years or so to study the progression. That'll take me to 68 👴

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Decanted. 2 hours aught to do before the first glass. Exciting day! Celebrating with @DauzacChateau #happybirthdaytome

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Forgoing dining out for my birthday tomorrow, instead we're opting for a leisurely lunch at home with the star of the show: the first bottle of my 2009 @DauzacChateau 🍷

#margaux #bordeaux2009 #wine #HappyBirthdayToMe

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Aaaaaand we're off! #beaujolaisnouveauday

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It's that day again! I'm ready for #beaujolaisnouveauday are you? I hope everyone's harvest was fruitful. Cheers to all the producers around the world! Thank you so much!��
#BeaujolaisNouveau #BeaujolaisDay @georges_duboeuf

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What's consensus of #BeaujolaisNouveau glassware? For Beaujolais Cru I always whip out the Burgundy bowls, but @MaxiRiedel is pointing me towards Riesling 🤔
The Riesling shape makes sense with all that foreground fruit... Going to go with the glass experts @RiedelUK!