Author Archives: Matt

Wine of the Week: Vina Ardanza Reserva Especial 2001

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Matt

It can be a daunting and difficult task to decide on what wine to buy. The sheer choice of wine available is incredible (and exciting to adventurous drinkers) but can also be intimidating and leave us unable to pick up … Continue reading →

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Barolo: Big and Beautiful

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Matt

Meaning ‘little fog’ – referring to the thick fog that sets in around the Piemonte hills during harvest time –  the  Nebbiolo  grape  produces wines with high tannins and acidity which can require years of ageing before being ready to drink. It … Continue reading →

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Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2009

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Matt

This is my first wine review on LilacWine.co.uk, for which I have chosen a Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region of New Zealand. Although identified as an area of great potential for wine growing in the late nineteenth century, … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on Chile

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Matt

The New World has been successful at building their identities on producing wines from grape varieties that represent their own unique terroir. New Zealand has done this with Sauvignon Blanc, the Australians with Shiraz, and Argentina with Malbec. But what … Continue reading →

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