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What is Super Tuscan wine?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

For many, Tuscan wine means Chianti — but Super Tuscan wines have been growing strongly in popularity, and increasingly appear on US wine lists. So what is a Super Tuscan, anyway? Super Tuscans started out as high quality wines from … Continue reading →

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What is Chianti Classico wine?

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Mathew Lodge

A trip to Tuscany inevitably means a glass of red Chianti Classico for most visitors. But what makes a Chianti wine special? Chianti Classico has to come from grapes grown in a strictly defined area of the Chianti hills between … Continue reading →

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Clos de Vougeot: Story Behind The Picture

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

The chateau of Clos de Vougeot is nestled in the vineyards of Burgundy, the area of Eastern France close to Dijon that brings us delightful red wine. Lighter than the more famous Bordeaux, I like Burgundies because of their delicacy … Continue reading →

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Malbec, the “Black Wine” of Cahors

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Mathew Lodge

Ask for a glass of wine in any bar in South-Western France, and the chances are you’ll get Vin de Cahors (pronounced “Ca-hoares”), which will be at least 70% Malbec. Ironically, Malbec is now better known in the US thanks … Continue reading →

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