Tag Archives: Burgundy wines

Primum Familiae Vini – Part 1

Posted on March 26, 2011 by James

“A good bottle of wine is an empty one” – Christophe Brunet Primum Familiae Vini (PFV) – Latin for “The First Families in Wine” – is an exclusive association of the greatest family-owned wineries in the world. Membership is restricted … Continue reading →

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Hilary Term “Grand Cru”

Posted on March 19, 2011 by James

Recently we were treated to another fabulous “Grand Cru” tasting presented by Neel Burton. An Oxford Grand Cru tasting generally consists of wines from some of the finest producers out there, and if we’re lucky, these wines can have a … Continue reading →

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Classic Reds and Dujac 1990

Posted on October 31, 2010 by James

This week at the Oxford Course on Blind Tasting we looked at classic red grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. I mentioned a ‘fruit spectrum’ for the aromas of white wines; for reds it can be helpful … Continue reading →

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The kings of white wines

Posted on October 24, 2010 by James

Riesling and Chardonnay are frequently credited as the ‘kings’ of white wine grapes. As well as  being capable of making superb wines, I imagine their status has much to do with the versatility of the grapes. Excellent wines are to … Continue reading →

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The Approach: Red wine in the glass (Part I)

Posted on September 1, 2010 by James

To follow up on my posts on the initial requirements for examining a wine blind, and the general appearance of white wine in the glass, this third ‘Approach’ post will deal with observing red wines in the glass and what … Continue reading →

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Complexity and age

Posted on July 27, 2010 by James

As with people, wines generally become more complex and interesting with age. Red wines will typically age better and for longer than whites, although there are some wonderful examples of whites that age well, in particular white Bordeaux and the … Continue reading →

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