Amanda Barnes, Author at Circle of Wine Writers

Is this the southernmost vineyard in the world?

Posted on July 13, 2019July 13, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

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A bevy of Brit Bacchus

Posted on July 13, 2019July 15, 2019 by Liz Sagues

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

Posted on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

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...

Paul Strang’s Languedoc-Roussillon book awarded at Gourmand

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

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.

Circle Summer Party 2019

Posted on July 12, 2019July 15, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

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...

Meet the Friend: Stephen Browett, Farr Vintners

Posted on July 12, 2019July 14, 2019 by Amanda Barnes

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Meet the Member: Filippo Magnani

Posted on July 12, 2019May 16, 2025 by Filippo Magnani

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Delighting in the Marche: Circle of Wine Writers Trip 2019

Posted on July 10, 2019July 15, 2019 by Robert Smyth

Michèle Shah, our very own Italy-based CWW member, introduces the Marche – which although now visited several times by the Circle, continues to serve up very pleasant vinous, gastronomic and cultural surprises. Our trip to the Marche generously sponsored by Marchet, Azienda Speciale della Camera di Commercio delle Marche took place 19th-23th May. The trip was especially well-organised by Francesc...

Circle Tasting: 20th anniversary of Minervois-La Lavinière

Posted on July 10, 2019July 15, 2019 by Richard Lane and Neil Fairlamb

Neil Fairlamb and Richard Lane (a guest at the tasting) collaborate to celebrate the progress made in 20 years of Minervois-La Lavinière in bringing elegance to the Languedoc. The tasting took place on June 16 at the Naval Club in Mayfair. The Naval Club in London`s Mayfair seemed a world away from the craggy windswept foothills of the Montagne Noire in Languedoc`s Aude Valley that Richard Lane ...

Imbibing on Brač

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Robert Smyth

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