With the recent release of the 2013 vintage of Caro, it is easy
to see how successful this collaboration between two of the worldâs
most famous wineries has been over the years. Consistent
high-scores, high-demand and always fast to sell-out, it is proof
of the value of cooperation in wine.
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If you were to do a google image search of wine cellars youâll
see all kinds of grandeur, from modern, bespoke Spiral Cellars to
mediaeval-looking dungeons fitted out with cast iron racks. For all
this variety there are basic elements that all good cellars share:
consistent temperature, darkness and reasonable humidity. As we all
know, wine cellars are generally underground because this is the
only place these conditions occur naturally. In an urban setting,
itâs not so common to have access to an underground cellar and if
youâre in a high-rise flat or apartment, thereâs no chance. So how
do you make sure your prized bottles donât go off?
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We look at the underrated Nahe Region of Germany
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The wines we like having on hand for SUmmer
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We sit down to lunch with Louis Jadot's star in Beaujolais
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We focus on the rising star of Islay Whisky
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A Regular Monday Night in Soho
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Iâve just been out to the Rhone to catch a sneaky peek at the
highly anticipated 2015 vintage. I can confirm that things are
looking good. Bombastic fruit, velvet tannins, electric freshness
and best of all, there is plenty of it â yields are at a
normal/good level for the first time in years. Producers had very
little to report in terms of problems, the grapes had been healthy,
harvest conditions were ideal. It was undoubtedly a hot year, but
the nights were cool, bringing balance. This heat in the north was
quite welcome, bringing levels of concentration not seen since
2009/2010, but many growers think that 2015 exceeds even the
stellar 2010 in quality (some said it was the best they had ever
seen, in fact).
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Mastering the Marinade
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