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Sun shining indoors and out at Fattoria Le Pupille

Sun shining indoors and out at Fattoria Le Pupille in the Maremma recently. Here at harvest time and sipping a glass of their formidable pink wine- Rosamati. This distillation of Syrah into its essentials reveals delicious peachy fragrance with an overtone of cloves, then a musk rose and pink pepper finish. Immaculate. I award it 19 points. PS it’s created by women.

Refreshing Alie pink by Frescobaldi with a lunch i

Refreshing Alie pink by Frescobaldi with a lunch in Porto Santo Stefano on the Tuscan coast ….perfect with a shrimp risotto…

A true crowd pleaser on this scorching day… this

A true crowd pleaser on this scorching day… this NZ Sauvignon Blanc from trustworthy Villa Maria has a twist of Merlot and a backdrop of softness that works perfectly. I sampled it with grilled Cheddar, tomato and green pepper on toast. The bell pepper is a perfect green note found also in the wine. I award it 16.5 points.

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I am an unabashed proponent for Crémant de Loire

I am an unabashed proponent for Crémant de Loire and since my maiden name was Meyer I tend to gravitate towards- Gratien & Meyer. This long established company create elegant and utterly reliable creamy fizz. Their Brut Rosé blends Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc to great effect. A seamless and stylish sparkler that would work as a perfect apéro and then with virtually any late summer dish, from Salade Niçoise to Summer Pudding. At 12% this is a fine and delicate wine. I award it 17.5 points.

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An autumnal Champagne I think - this St Gall pink

An autumnal Champagne I think - this St Gall pink from the utterly reliable stable of Union Champagne has well over 50% red grapes in the blend - and these lend a full berry flavour and the faintest hint of bitterness- reminiscent of cobnuts and quince. A terrific fizz with food. Game birds, perhaps?? I award it 18 points. Tc

Here you have a highly sophisticated blend of 7 va

Here you have a highly sophisticated blend of 7 varieties - a very posh and award-winning English wine from Folc. The grapes include all 3 used to produce sparkling wine and the versatile Bacchus which lends an agreeable softness. It’s a Peach Melba of a wine, in my opinion best served chilled as an aperitif, sipped with friends. I award it 17.5 points.

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