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Côté Mas Syrah 2024
Wine review: Côté Mas Syrah 2024 If you think the Languedoc is all about rosé, the Côté Mas Syrah 2024 is about to change your mind. Made by the acclaimed… The post Côté Mas Syrah 2024 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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What Is Balance in Wine? A Simple Guide to the 5 Key Components
If you enjoy wine, which I’m sure you do because you’re reading a wine blog, I’m almost 100% certain you’ve seen the term balance. Maybe on the back of a… The post What Is Balance in Wine? A Simple Guide to the 5 Key Components appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Denton View Hill Rosé 2025
Wine review: Denton View Hill Rosé 2025 There’s a new rosé in the mix, and it’s one worth getting excited about. The Denton View Hill Rosé 2025 is not your… The post Denton View Hill Rosé 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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What Is a Quaffable Wine? (And Why the Word Itself Is Half the Problem)
You’re reading a wine review, getting genuinely excited, and then someone drops the word quaffability like it’s completely normal. What the quaff? I mean, what does this word mean, and… The post What Is a Quaffable Wine? (And Why the Word Itself Is Half the Problem) appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025
Wine review: Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025 *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” tabindex=”-1″ data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bd6b5667-24b3-44ff-8ed5-bcd94af8b95b-14″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant”> Recently, I tried the Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025, and it is a great food wine. Malbec… The post Knappstein Unearthed Malbec 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Passel Estate Shiraz 2021
Wine review: Passel Estate Shiraz 2021 I recently opened the Passel Estate Shiraz 2021, and it’s perfect for enjoying now that the weather is cooling down. The aromatics are layered… The post Passel Estate Shiraz 2021 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Gibson The Prospect Shiraz Montepulciano 2023
Wine review: Gibson The Prospect Shiraz Montepulciano 2023 If you’re looking for a red that says something meaningful about where Australian wine is heading, the Gibson The Prospect Shiraz Montepulciano… The post Gibson The Prospect Shiraz Montepulciano 2023 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Nebbiolo Wine Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Do you enjoy a good Nebbiolo? How about a Barbaresco or Barolo? They are actually the same grape! I love Italian wine, and Nebbiolo is one of those varieties I… The post Nebbiolo Wine Guide: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Two Marnong Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs
Wine review: Two Marnong Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Marnong Estate has just dropped its latest vintage reds, and among them are two Pinot Noirs that are sure to tick… The post Two Marnong Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Chapel Hill NV Sparkling
Wine review: Chapel Hill NV Sparkling If you’re looking for a sparkling wine that feels genuinely special without taking itself too seriously, the Chapel Hill NV Sparkling is exactly what… The post Chapel Hill NV Sparkling appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025
Wine review: Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025 Recently, I tried the Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025, and it was an absolute delight to drink. I can’t say I’ve ever had Sangiovese from… The post Knappstein Unearthed Sangiovese 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Denton Shed Chardonnay 2024
Wine review: Denton Shed Chardonnay 2024 I recently poured a glass of the Denton Shed Chardonnay 2024, and it’s a perfect pairing for enjoying the last of our warm weather.… The post Denton Shed Chardonnay 2024 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Nero d’Avola Wine Guide
Have you tried Nero d’Avola before? It might not be as famous as some of its other Italian counterparts like Sangiovese (Chianti) or Barbera. But this mighty Sicilian grape is… The post Nero d’Avola Wine Guide appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Jardin d’Aromes Rosé
Wine review: Jardin d’Aromes Rosé If there’s one wine that’s guaranteed to make you feel like you’re sitting in a sun-drenched French garden, it’s the Jardin D’Aromes Rosé by Jean-Claude… The post Jardin d’Aromes Rosé appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Ampersand Estates Rosé 2025
Wine review: Ampersand Estates Rosé 2025 Recently, I opened a bottle of the Ampersand Estates Rosé 2025, and it was the perfect pairing to a weekend away at the beach.… The post Ampersand Estates Rosé 2025 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Passel Estate Chardonnay 2023
Wine review: Passel Estate Chardonnay 2023 I recently opened the Passel Estate Chardonnay 2023, and it was exactly the kind of white I love having in the fridge for when… The post Passel Estate Chardonnay 2023 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Denton Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2024
Wine review: Denton Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2024 *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(–header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]” dir=”auto” tabindex=”-1″ data-turn-id=”request-WEB:bd6b5667-24b3-44ff-8ed5-bcd94af8b95b-14″ data-testid=”conversation-turn-6″ data-scroll-anchor=”true” data-turn=”assistant”> Recently, I poured a glass of the Denton Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2024, and… The post Denton Wine Estate Pinot Noir 2024 appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .
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Guide to fortified wine
Fortified wines were once some of the most sought-after wines. They were appreciated for their strength, resistance and sweetness. But since then, they’ve gone a bit out of fashion. But… The post Guide to fortified wine appeared first on The Cheeky Vino wine blog .