Tag Archives: Xavier Vignon

Wine of the Week for October 24, 2019

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Xavier Vignon Côtes du Rhône 2017 Deep purple colour; cedary, floral nose of blackberries with vanilla oak notes; medium to full-bodied, dry, richly extracted mulberry flavour with balancing acidity. Better than the 2016 vintage, which I rated 89. Great value … Continue reading →

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680 NEWS wine reviews, November 23–25, 2018

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017 Vintages recently released a South African white wine that’s worth your attention: Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017 is pale straw in colour with a bouquet of apple and quince. … Continue reading →

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