Category Archives: South Australia

Mixed news including several Burgundies

Posted on May 26, 2015 by vintomas

A couple of weeks ago, the Stockholm branch of the wine tasting club Munskänkarna held a tasting of news in the range of the Swedish alcohol monopoly. Although I sometimes lead tastings in Munskänkarna, I was not guilty of choosing the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2012, Burgundy, California, Chardonnay, Grenache, Munskänkarna, Nebbiolo, Piedmont, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Sangiovese, South Australia, Syrah, Tuscany | Leave a comment

Fine wine BYO with some interesting coincidences

Posted on July 25, 2013 by vintomas

Earlier this summer there was again a fine wine-oriented BYO pulled together via a forum called finewines.se. As usual some truly high-class wines, but unlike some of the earlier editions, Champagne made up less than half the wines, and there … Continue reading →

Posted in Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne, Chardonnay, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Port, Rhône, South Australia, Syrah | Leave a comment

Henschke Masterclass at Decanter – Australian top-level Shiraz

Posted on December 23, 2012 by vintomas

It was quite interesting to see the themes of the six Masterclasses that were held in connection with this year’s Decanter Fine Wine Experience. Three were each devoted to one well-known Bordeaux château – Pichon Baron, Palmer and Figeac. A … Continue reading →

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