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Are You a Supertaster?

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If you watched Mondovino, you know that Robert Parker is a Supertaster and his palate is insured for one million dollars.

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London restaurants Restaurant Reviews St. John restaurant

An Offal* Time at St. John

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We went to St. John to eat odd parts of animals. Luckily I was accompanied by the only physician in the family, Dr. Fred Frank....

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Tasting Notes

WBW #17: Red Kiwis – Stonecroft Syrah

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As a huge fan of Rhone Syrahs from Cornas to Cote Rotie, the memory of an excellent 2001 Chapoutier La Sizeranne Hermitage I had for...

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Random Ramblings

Variety or Varietal?

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As co-author of the Wine Grape Varietal Table, I’m often asked this rather pedantic but very good question.

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Tasting Notes

A Strange and Beautiful Pairing

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The 2001 Berthomieu Cuvée Charles de Batz Madiran was an unusual but excellent pairing with Cauliflower and Stilton Soup.

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Tasting Notes

2003 Dry Gully Central Otago Pinot Noir

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Central Otago, New Zealand is the southernmost wine region in the world. It’s dramatically beautiful, isolated and also happens to make some of the world’s...

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Random Ramblings

Matt Skinner, Wine Radical

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Matt Skinner is a wine radical. Some would disagree, arguing that he’s just the latest invention of . . .

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Random Ramblings

Unwins - The Opposite of Winning?

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Remember back when wine was simple? Neither do I. . .

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Melton Mowbray Terroir

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Melton Mowbray, land of Stilton and pies, is putting up a big fight to defend appellation naming rights to their pork pies.

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