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California Dreamin’

Charismatic Randall Grahm, of Bonny Doon Vineyard, is stirring the lees again, this time in the field of Grape Breeding. His new crowd funded project ‘Popelouchum’ promises to be as ground breaking as they come.

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VALTELLINA!

Almost 500 years ago, the expert palate of Leonardo Da Vinci determined, “the discovery of a good wine is becoming increasingly better for mankind than the discovery of a new star”. May the SFORZATO be with you!

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Grignolino…. Fly on Little Wing!

When you discover that currently almost 2 million bottles are produced per vintage, you’ve got to ask yourself, what the heck is Grignolino, should I try get my hands on it and, if so, where?

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FOLK HEROES – Sangiovese, Brunello & Bob

As NATIVE GRAPES go, arguably there’s none more fascinating, intriguing or contentious than Italy’s iconic red, ‘SANGIOVESE’. Or should that be SANGIOVESE GROSSO, SANGIOVESE PICCOLO or even SANGIOVETO.

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VITOVSKA – W.I.P

Now with a name like Vitovska, some of you might be forgiven for thinking VODKA? Well, we’re happy to confirm, it is a grape and this tasting was to honour the Carso regions only native white.

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