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While I was impressed with the brief tastings I had last week, I was even more pleased with what I found in drinking an entire bottle. I decided to try this one, as it was the only sample I’d received that wasn’t present at Empire’s trade tasting.
I also...
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South Africa
2007 Graham Beck Brut Rosé
2008 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc is an unheralded grape and thus goes un-tasted by many wine consumers. While its most profound versions originate in the French Loire Valley, it is overshadowed by better known Sauvignon Blanc growing regions Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. The French forge Chenin Blanc in a wide variety of styles, including what is one of...
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2008 Robertson Special Late Harvest Gewürztraminer
Say that 10 times and tell me how thirsty you are. For those who are unfamiliar with Gewurztraminer (pronounced guh-VOORTS-truh-MEE-nur), think of it as being somewhat similar to Riesling, but with a lot more floral character. You’ll also see the term lychee fruit used a lot and until you taste one, you will just...
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