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Journal of my role as a sommelier, in the michelin starred Arkle restaurant, at the Chester Grosvenor and Spa, Chester, England

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Rioja - Palacios, Remelluri and de la Marquesa
Filed under: Jollies, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo, Viura

I was fortunate enough to be taken to Rioja at the beginning of the week for a brief visit. Organised by Wines of Spain and the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja ...

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Posted 5 weeks ago by grazza
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Expectations.
Filed under: 1998, Champagne, Champagne Academy, Krug, La Grand Dame, Lanson, Rose, Veuve Clicquot

I got to thinking about some wines last night, wines that had exceeded my expectations and consequently became more prominant in my recommendations, and wines that had failed to meet ...

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Posted 6 weeks ago by grazza
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So much happening.
Filed under: Thoughts

Ive been neglecting my blog of late. There are a few reasons for this, some are personal, but the main reasons are a lack of inspiration, a lack of opportunity ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by grazza
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Planeta Cometa 2007
Filed under: 2007, Gourmets, Italy, Planeta, Sicily

Last night was the second gourmet evening in the newly re-opened Simon Radley at the Chester Grosvenor (henceforth known as Radder's).We were showing the wines of Planeta, based in Menfi ...

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Posted 7 weeks ago by grazza
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Andrew Will - Two Blondes Vineyard Blend, Yakima Valley, Washington 2005
Filed under: Bordeaux Blend, Gourmets, Washington

Ive been on the Andrew Will mailing list for a number of years, and despite never being able to order anything from it, it is a useful source of information ...

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Posted 10 weeks ago by grazza
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Didier Dagueneau RIP
Filed under: Deaths, Didier Dageneau, Loire

I found out this afternoon that Didier Dagueneau died yesterday afternoon in an accident. It seems he was in a paraglider that stalled and dropped to the earth, killing him ...

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Posted 10 weeks ago by grazza
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Visiting Krug - in the cellars.
Filed under: 1988, 1996, 1998, Clos d'Ambonnay, Clos de Mesnil, Grande Cuvee, Krug, Lynch Bages, Rose

So with eyes like pissholes in the snow, I woke up a silly o clock in the morning, showered and made it down for a lovely breakfast in the morning. ...

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Posted 16 weeks ago by grazza
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Like a pilgrimage to Mecca - the visit to Krug. Day one.
Filed under: 1996, 1999, Champagne, Dom Perignon, Grande Cuvee, Jollies, Krug, Ruinart Blanc de Blanc, Veuve Clicquot Rose

Ive had my pilgrimage, got to see two of the most precious vineyards in the whole of Champagne and Im one seriously happy camper!Mark, Penny and myself flew out from ...

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Posted 16 weeks ago by grazza
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Krug minus 2
Filed under: Champagne, Krug, Riems

Just two more days until I go to Krug. Well technically its three as we dont actually visit Krug until Tuesday morning, but by this time on Monday we will ...

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Posted 17 weeks ago by grazza
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Losing an old friend.
Filed under: laguiole, pulltaps, wine-knives

Tonight I lost my buddy, my companion for the past seven years. Weve shared some tough times, and some fun times, seen some great wines and many many good wines. ...

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Posted 18 weeks ago by grazza
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