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Le Beaujolais Nouveau…Est Arrivé?

Posted on 22/11/2016 by dccrossley

Is anyone here old enough to remember, back in the 1980s/90s, when the Beaujolais Nouveau marketing machine got into full swing? For most lovers of half-decent wine it was horrible to behold. The UK, a nation of beer drinkers, was really … Continue reading →

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And Now For Something…

Posted on 15/01/2016 by dccrossley

I rarely write about the wines I drink at home, but this week social media has been awash with one thing, Burgundy en primeur. Well, that’s not entirely true. Those lucky wine writers big enough to be invited to the … Continue reading →

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Perfect Antidote (To Boring Wines)

Posted on 11/11/2015 by dccrossley

Regular readers will have seen the notes on our first two Beaujolais dinners at The Ten Cases and Quality Chop House earlier in the year. The third  and final attempt to look at the (mainly) newer or younger growers alongside … Continue reading →

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Beaujolais Just Got Serious

Posted on 04/08/2015 by dccrossley

Well, it’s been that way for a while, but having participated in a very exciting Beaujolais dinner a few weeks ago (see post of 17 July) at The 10 Cases, we felt the need to explore some more of the … Continue reading →

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