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Loire tripping 2017 – la Renaissance des Appellations

Posted on February 6, 2017July 26, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in France, Loire, Wine talk Tagged Alsace, Biodynamic Wine, France, Germany, Loire, Mosel, Natural Wine, Renaissance, Wine, Wine TastingLeave a Comment on Loire tripping 2017 – la Renaissance des Appellations

Just like last year, it is Loire tripping time. Three days, three events, three impressions. First up, La Renaissance des Appellations aka checking if the biodynamic fire still burns in Nicolas Joly’s eyes. The tasting took place in two halls, the Greniers St Jean, which remains a magnificent location, and the […]

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Guiberteau, Saumur Rouge 2014

Posted on June 2, 2016July 26, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in Loire, Random Wines Tagged Cabernet Franc, France, Loire, Natural Wine, Saumur, Wine3 Comments on Guiberteau, Saumur Rouge 2014

When is a wine faulty? There are plenty of times when this is clear from the start; a messed up colour, raging volatile acidity, vinegar,…. Other times it is not always clear. For a long time, I did not like Cabernet Franc as there is often something unpleasant in the […]

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Getting around to reliving Dive Bouteille

Posted on April 13, 2016July 26, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in France, Loire, Wine talk Tagged Beaujolais, Bourgogne, France, Jura, Natural Wine, Spain, Wine1 Comment on Getting around to reliving Dive Bouteille

Note: sommelier studies and papers to write have led me to neglect The Wine Analyst yet again. From now on though, things will be different and posts will actually be published, even on a more or less regular basis! To start with a bit of hipster news, beards are out, […]

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An overdue reflection on the Salon des Vins de Loire

Posted on March 20, 2016July 26, 2018 by Peter Kupers Posted in France, Loire, Wine talk Tagged Anjou, Cabernet Franc, Chenin Blanc, Chinon, France, Loire, Muscadet, Wine3 Comments on An overdue reflection on the Salon des Vins de Loire

If you are a serious winelover, France is definitely the place to be in the beginning of the new year as large events are organized throughout the country. Millésime Bio gives the kick-off in the final week of January, leading directly into the Salon des Vins de Loire (with its […]

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