Orange Wine in the Vineyard
Orange Wine in the Vineyard I’ve abandoned the usual Sunday morning croissant and a listen to the Archers omnibus today. Instead I’m heading to that London and the RAW Fair (openRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Wine Tasting Slovenian Style
Wine Tasting Slovenian Style The wines of Miha Batic a natural wine producer in Slovenia; photos and tasting notes taken while sampling the wines in the vineyard. Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Tuscan Vineyard
Tuscan Vineyard Two European trips in quick succession – Slovenia followed by Tuscany. Never been to either before. Both were rapidly-scheduled press trips but they did yield quiteRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Wine Tasting Tuscan Style
Wine Tasting Tuscan Style Opening with the ‘basic’ wines he was almost apologetic at their simplicity. Personally I found them a delight; no idea of price at the time (the top of the range comes in at a very reasonable €20 cellar door) but to a bottle these ‘lesser’ wines were lovely, offering a balanced richness, a true regional acidic streak in the RI.VA.LE Chianti and a touch riper, softer palate to the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Nino Franco Cartizze Prosecco
Nino Franco Cartizze Prosecco Having a hearty penchant for such desserts rather surprised I haven’t attempted to make a Torta Della Nonna myself. It’s a traditional Tuscan dessert that combinesRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
A Raw Taster – Sampling Natural Wines in Slovenia
A Raw Taster – Sampling Natural Wines in Slovenia This little place, the Slovenian equivalent of neighbouring Italy’s Agriturismo, has the most stunning view. Just below the veranda vines hug the hillside. Across the valleyRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Geese In The Vineyard
Geese In The Vineyard Another spread of Klinec vines in deepest Slovenia. Having seen off the unwelcomed approach of camera toting Douglas Blyde, this goose returns to the 10 strongRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Klinec Vineyard Slovenia
Klinec Vineyard Slovenia A vineyard, in this case one in Slovenia, owned by natural wine producer Klinec Medana. In addition to being a top producer of natural wines theyRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Reviewing the Wines of Chêne Bleu
Reviewing the Wines of Chêne Bleu There really is a blue oak tree in this southern Rhone wine estate. An ancient oak presiding over the 87 acre vineyard, restored medieval priory andRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
Wine Glasses at Momo
Wine Glasses at Momo A slightly derogatory comment from Dougie-boy over the wine glasses at Momo; personally I thought them a few steps above the 1970′s petrol station give-aways toRead More Spittoon.biz - A UK Wine Blog - We Spit... So You Can Swallow
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