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Champagne: The lie of the land
by Neel Burton and James Flewellen Last week’s post gave a historical overview of champagne. In this article we cover the geographical nature of the Champagne region including grape varieties grown. Next week we will focus on the method of champagne production. … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Uncategorized, Winemaking
Tagged Champagne, chardonnay, France, French wine, Pinot Noir, Reims, Sparkling wine
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Wine tasting in Waipara
About 45 minutes drive north of my hometown of Christchurch, NZ, lies the North Canterbury wine region of the Waipara Valley. The valley is nestled between the Teviotdale Hills, which shelter the region from the cool Pacific, and the foothills … Continue reading
Posted in New Zealand
Tagged Canterbury, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, riesling, Syrah, travel, Waipara
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New World Traditional Method Sparkling Wines
This post follows my summary of European non-champagne traditional method sparkling wines. Traditional method sparkling wines are also made in many New World wine-producing countries. Much of the initial catalysis for these wines came from Champagne houses setting up off-shoots … Continue reading
Posted in Winemaking
Tagged Australia, California, Californian sparkling wine, Californian wine, Champagne, Pinot Noir, Sparkling wine
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Traditional Method Sparkling Wines of Europe
The “traditional method” of making sparkling wine, so famously popularised through Champagne, has found emulation in many other regions of Europe and the New World. Indeed, some regions of France lay claim to a history of making sparkling wine in … Continue reading
Posted in Winemaking
Tagged Alsace, Cava, Cremant, Francicorta, lake iseo, Pinot Noir, Saumur, Sparkling wine
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Champagne in a nutshell
My friend and colleague, Neel Burton, has posted excellent summaries of the history of Champagne, the geographical organisation of the region and the way in which champagne is made to his Outre Monde blog. Please use the links to reach … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Winemaking
Tagged Champagne history, chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Reims, sparkling wines, Winemaking
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Coates & Seely Sparkling Rosé NV
I recently tasted a sparkling rosé from relative newcomers on the English wine scene: Coates and Seely. This wine is using the traditional method (i.e. as per Champagne) and entirely from black-skinned grapes Pinot Noir (65%) and Pinot Meunier (35%). … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, England
Tagged Champagne, Coates & Seely, English sparkling wine, English wine, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
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Champagne: greater than the sum of its parts
Champagne is a wonderfully complex wine. Firstly, the champagne-maker has the option of using a blend of three different grape varietals (two of which are black grapes) – Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Secondly, the winemaker must take into … Continue reading
Posted in Champagne, Winemaking
Tagged chardonnay, Coteaux Champenois AOC, Pinot Noir, Pol Roger, travel, Wine education
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New Zealand highlights at the Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter
As I mentioned earlier, there were six New Zealand producers represented at the recent Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter. I wrote extensively on my impressions of Marlborough Pinot Noir. Here are some of my other highlights from these producers. … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, New Zealand, Wines by Region
Tagged chardonnay, Cheviot Hills wine, Decanter, Dog Point, Lord of the Rings, Marlborough, Mt Beautiful, Nautilus Estate, New World Fine Wine Encounter, New Zealand, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, Red wine, riesling, Saint Clair, Sauvignon Blanc, Waipara, White wine, Wine education, Wine tasting, Wine tasting descriptors
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Marlborough Pinot Noir
There were six New Zealand producers represented at last month’s Decanter New World Fine Wine Encounter: Nautilus, Dog Point, Brancott Estate, Saint Clair, Mud House, and Mt Beautiful. The first four of these producers are based in Marlborough, and Mud … Continue reading
Posted in Blind Tasting, New Zealand, Wines by Region
Tagged Blind tasting, Brancott Estate, Central Otago, Cheviot Hills wine, Decanter, Dog Point, Fine Wine Encounter, Marlborough, Mt Beautiful, Mud House Winery, Nautilus Estate, New World wines, New Zealand, New Zealand wine, Pinot Noir, Red wine, Saint Clair, Wairau Valley, Wine analysis, Wine tasting, Wine tasting descriptors
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