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New Member: Julian Wiseman

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Julian Wiseman is the author of Port Vintages, an authoritative reference book on old vintage Port (print run one pipe; happily all sold). He is married (with three children and four cats), lives in London, works in the interest-rate markets, has a degree in mathematics, and is an Honorary Confrade with the rank of Knight in the Confraria do Vinho do Porto. More relevantly he has drunk about ten t...
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Is this the southernmost vineyard in the world?

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The wines of Chablis & the Grand Auxerrois by Rosemary George MW

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This August marks the centenary of the legislation laying down the first principles of appellation d’origine contrôlée. Since 1919 the wine growers of Chablis have had legal rights to use the name. But Chablis is a complex region and many arguments regarding the appellation’s strict definition ensued – which villages could use the name, was it essential that wines were made exclusively from Chardo...
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Paul Strang’s Languedoc-Roussillon book awarded at Gourmand

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Congratulations to Paul Strang for his recent recognition at the Gourmand Awards, where his book Languedoc Roussillon: The Wines and Winemakers was recognised as 'best in the world' in the category for books on French wine.
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Circle Summer Party 2019

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Members and friends enjoyed a warm summer's evening by the Thames on Monday 8th July.  This was the first event held by the Circle at this time of year, or for some time, and provided a great opportunity for people to meet up before the 'summer recess'. Our sponsors were Louis Latour Agencies who served four wines perfect for a warm evening - bubbles from Burgundy, a Vermentino from Banfi (cong...
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Meet the Friend: Stephen Browett, Farr Vintners

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Meet the Member: Filippo Magnani

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