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two types of rosé

Over the last ten years, rosé has become much more fashionable, but the stereotype remains that all rosé is the same: but here are two very different rosés.

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Tuscan Sauvignon Blanc?! Almost Chablis Pinot Noir?!

Two unusual wines that aren’t found too often: Tuscan Sauvignon Blanc and Irancy, a small, northerly Burgundy appellation for Pinot Noir.

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australia

Living here in California, I’ve learnt that Australian wine can be a difficult sell. There are preconceptions, often based on the success of yellow tail, that all Australian wine is simple and fruity. And as Australia has a similar climate to California and trends have paralleled since the 1990s, then why drink Australia instead of California? Well, dig a little deeper and you’ll discover esoteric winemakers, unexpected grape varieties, historic but lesser-known wine regions, and a wide range of quality wines. Let’s start with Grenache, because there are plenty of old vines which represent the tapestry of Australian winemaking history...

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