Category Archives: USA

Argyle “Nuthouse” Reserve Pinot Noir 2005

I was at TWE on the weekend to collect some Barolos and to taste the new wines from Guigal, and while there I purchased this for immediate consumption. Quite a rich red in colour, though it does have some translucency. … Continue reading

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Clos du Val Zinfandel 2005

As a generalisation, I think Zinfandel would be the red of choice at a Slytherin House teachers piss-up: big, black and evil. Well, this is nothing like that. I bought this at a local hotel, more noted for Fosters Carpark … Continue reading

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