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Raimat Vineyard

Raimat Vineyard

It’s a mammoth operation, industrial in scale, but the Raimat estate in Spain operates within strict environmental constraints and practises. Here, between the vines, are freelyRead More

Sunset Over Italian Vineyards

Sunset Over Italian Vineyards

The latest photograph in the Sunday Wine Shot series. This photo was taken looking towards the Adriatic as the sun set in glorious fashion to ourRead More

Vineyard Outbuilding, Skirk Winery, Italy

Vineyard Outbuilding, Skirk Winery, Italy

The latest photograph in the Sunday Wine Shot series. This is an image taken in the Skirk Winery, Fruili, Italy – a couple of small wheels,Read More

Raimat Vineyards

Raimat Vineyards

The view from the bedroom – and what a view! The Raimat Castle in Spain, has a series of rooms offered to visiting journalists, retailers andRead More

Essencia Do Vinho, Portugal

Essencia Do Vinho, Portugal

I was lucky to be invited to the annual Essencia do Vinho tasting in Portugal earlier this year. This is a photograph of the main tastingRead More

In the Kante Cellar

In the Kante Cellar

Deep in the cellars of the Fruili based winery Kante. In the picture is Goran Kante, the winemaker of this excellent Italian estate. This image formsRead More

Door Window, Durnstein, Wachau

Door Window, Durnstein, Wachau

Sunday Wine Shot 005 A lovely old wooden door, just to a house, on the side of the road in picturesque Durnstein, deep in the WachauRead More

Vineyard Flowers, Vina Pomal, Spain

Vineyard Flowers, Vina Pomal, Spain

Sunday Wine Shot 004 A simple flower arrangement in the ‘hut’ located in the Vina Pomal vineyards, Rioja, Spain. Brings back memories of a fabulous lunchRead More

Cellar Stairs, Kante Winery, Fruili, Italy

Cellar Stairs, Kante Winery, Fruili, Italy

Sunday Wine Shot 003 The third photo in the series of Sunday wine photographs. The Kante Winery in Fruili, Italy is one of many visited duringRead More

Grape Stucco, Cividale, Italy

Grape Stucco, Cividale, Italy

Sunday Wine Shot 002 Taking inspiration from my friend Cooksister’s regular Saturday photo slot, this is the second of a regular Sunday posting of a wineRead More

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13
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12
May

Tuscan Vineyard

Two European trips in quick succession – Slovenia followed by Tuscany. Never been to either before. Both were rapidly-scheduled press trips but they did yield quiteRead More

8
May

Wine Tasting Tuscan Style

Opening with the ‘basic’ wines he was almost apologetic at their simplicity. Personally I found them a delight; no idea of price at the time (the top of the range comes in at a very reasonable €20 cellar door) but to a bottle these ‘lesser’ wines were lovely, offering a balanced richness, a true regional acidic streak in the RI.VA.LE Chianti and a touch riper, softer palate to the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

5
May

Nino Franco Cartizze Prosecco

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3
May

A Raw Taster – Sampling Natural Wines in Slovenia

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