Tag Archives: Lynn Wroblewski

All Riesling is Sweet

NO! Riesling, just like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, is a white grape variety and can be made at whatever sweetness level the winemaker decides. It’s rather like someone saying that all chicken is hot and spicy, because they’ve only ever … Continue reading

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The British and their wine by Lynn Wroblewski

After many years of campaigning by those of us who love wine, it would appear that the great British wine-drinking public is starting to appreciate the fact that a little more spent on a bottle of wine results in a … Continue reading

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Hail Hits Barolo – by Lynn Wroblewski

Violent thunderstorms have ripped through vineyards in Barolo, with some producers losing half of this year’s crop. The typically capricious storms hit Serralunga d’Alba and La Morra hardest, but Verduna and Barolo itself were less badly affected. Ensure supplies get … Continue reading

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Red Wine Only For The Cheese Course – by Lynn Wroblewski

This maybe true if the cheese is hard, and the red wine has some sweetness and softness – port – like our Niepoort LBV and a mature cheddar make a great team. However, softer or more pungent cheeses suck the … Continue reading

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Stellenbosch Vineyards Rescued – by Lynn Wroblewski

Jordan Estates was one of several wine estates under threat from an application from the African Exploration Mining and Finance Corporation to prospect for tin, silver and other minerals in the Stellenbosch and Cape Town winelands. Happily for Jordan, sanity … Continue reading

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Ten Useful Tips On Wine Investment – by Lynn Wroblewski

Wine investment is capital gains tax free; so bear in mind that whatever you make belongs to you completely. 2. Investments go down as well as up, so invest in things you would like to drink – if it all … Continue reading

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