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How Was It For You? 2016 Primeur, Part Two

Continuing on from yesterday, I examined the release prices of 2016s, took a peek at prices of recent vintages and came up with a list of wines that I would...

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How Was It For You? 2016 Primeur, Part One

The first part of this piece reflects upon the campaign itself and in the second part I re-examine my notes, select those I would consider buying and the reasons why....

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What's it Like to Review Bordeaux Primeur for The Wine Advocate?

You’re aware of the attention and scrutiny, all part of the job, but mentally you bed yourself in an oasis of calm that is essential to remain objective. You have...

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Top 25 Greatest Wine Drinking Experiences of 2016

Neal Martin takes a thorough look at his top 25 greatest wine drinking experiences of 2016!...

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Best of 2016: Neal Martin

Neal Martin looks back at what can only be described an as epic 12 months of drinking (and watching TV and appearing in The Sun)....

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A Matter of Hong Kong (and Shanghai) - Part 2

The further adventures of Neal Martin in Hong Kong and Shanghai....

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A Matter of Hong Kong - Part 1

Neal Martin ventured to the Hong Kong and Shanghai for the Matter of Taste event. This is what happened....

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So Long, Farewell Vieilles Vignes

Neal Martin observes how some of Burgundy's prime vineyards are being uprooted following a succession of difficult vintages....

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Bordeaux 2016 - Live From The Vines

After spending three days in Bordeaux inspecting the beginning of the 2016 harvest, Neal Martin reports from the vines....

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