Tag Archives: Tuscany
JEWELS OF TUSCANY New Releases – Another sort of Bordeaux.
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FOUR HANDSOME ITALIANS FOR CLARET LOVERS
As affordable claret becomes more difficult to find, it is time to turn your attention to Italy’s Tuscan alternatives. Continue reading
A SPECTACULAR TASTING LOT
Auctioned at the NSPCC City Fine Wine Challenge 2009, Patrick Sandeman hosted a spectaular tasting at Nyetimber Restaurant for the successful bidders. Continue reading
Tuscan Vineyard Tour Spring 2009 Part 2
Day two – another glorious day, with cloudless blue skies and only a gentle breeze – started with a longish, fast and winding drive to Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro near Cortona, where we were greeted by the rather lovely Valentina Davida, and the very charming owner, Massimo d’Alessandro… Continue reading
Tuscan Vineyard Tour Spring 2009 Part 1
… Having booked my flights to Pisa and a four seater car, it seemed silly not to fill it – after all flights are still unbelievably cheap and the three nights accommodation were all being hosted at the vineyards. My back-up team was made up of Andrew Hooper (store manager in Barnes), David Porter (office and store manager Chelsea) and Peter Lorimer (on-trade sales manager), and off we flew…