Archive for February, 2008

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Wine Columnists

February 15, 2008

In the last few years, newspapers have caught on to the concept of blogging. It doesn’t always work, but one of the fringe benefits of newspaper-based blogs has been an increase in wine writing. So to recognize their excellent contributions, here are a few of my favourites.

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Merlot and Tempranillo?

February 14, 2008

Scanning the shelves at the MLCC recently, I noticed some interesting new Spanish wines including some blends I haven’t seen before. I’ve always loved Tempranillo and have recently re-discovered my appreciation of good European Merlot. And this is probably the only post I’ll ever do which covers both Merlot and Tempranillo in the same wine!

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WBW #42 - Just Seven Words

February 13, 2008

 

Here’s something fun. Today’s edition of Wine Blogging Wednesday challenges wine bloggers across the world to write about an Italian red using just seven words.

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