Volcanic soils, ungrafted vines, and wines that hum with smoke, salt, and sun. With fewer bottles reaching Ukraine, each Canary Islands tasting feels more precious - and more necessary. This one was a quiet celebration of what makes them unforgettable.
What started as a casual blind tasting turned into a quiet obsession. A rare chance to line up five vintages of Tom Lubbe's Cuvée Romanissa - from the fresh 2023 all the way back to the brooding 2006. Sun, rosemary, iron, and the wild heart of Roussillon, bottled. A night to remember.
A springtime Champagne tasting that spiralled (as these things do) into something quietly unforgettable. From a Moldovan Brut Nature as welcome drink to rare grower cuvées from Larmandier-Bernier, Bérêche, Léclapart, and others – this was less about bubbles and more about depth, place, and memory.
An exploration of Jura terroir through the diverse, nuanced expressions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and traditional sweet wines by Domaine Labet. And a bit of Buronfosse.
A journey that stuns and sparks endless curiosity, from unearthing ancient bottles to sampling relic wines that share tales of bygone eras. Spellbinding and undeniably personal, it proves that wine can serve as a living time capsule for those willing to explore. Turns out time machines do exist—and sometimes, they’re hidden in our glasses.
Lo Bar Kyiv hosted an intimate tasting of Davoche Wines' first estate releases, featuring their complete range from Roussillon. The evening concluded with a playful blind tasting session, where neither their négociant wine nor Tschida's Brutal were correctly identified, yet sparked (engaging) discussions.
A few bottles of Champagne to melt our souls.
A horizontal tasting of David Fletcher.
A classical mixed bag in its fullest glory.
This could have been just a regular wine tasting, but with 2024 now behind us, we have plenty of statistics and insights to explore. So, consider this a unique combination of a classic wine tasting, a review of the year's results, and a quiz filled with delightfully silly questions. And prizes, of course!
Four vintages of Tondonia Blanco Report and their friends. There is no room for reds!
An overview of the latest updates and improvements to the Barberry Garden site, including social links, unified price changes, updated QPR formula and representation, and new features like consumption frequency heatmap.
A view through vertical lenses.
A journey through unique offerings.
A charity tasting of some Friuli stars.
A traditional wine tasting event dedicated to sparkling wines produced by traditional method.
A short and memorable travel to Montalcino.
A vertical tasting of Première Cuvée disgorged from 2001 to 2006.
My bag is always full of wine. Even if it's not my bag. Anyways, it's time to unpack!
Unveiling Legends Blind
A few bottles of Champagne to melt our souls.
A journey through Nebbiolo's hidden regions, where tradition and time craft unforgettable wines.
My bag is always full of wine. Even if it's not my bag. Anyways, it's time to unpack!
There's a world of smaller producers, lesser-known vineyards, each with its own story, waiting to be discovered and savoured.
Elegance, allure and love. Stella di Campalto.
A family reunion
Discovering wine through pure sensation and mystery with the help of absolutely opaque glasses
A tale about terroirs with a signature touch
Exploring two distinct approaches to grower champagne.
My bag is always full of wine. It's time to unpack!
Rusticity and finesse. A little corner of Piedmont amidst the fragmented urban landscape.
An overview of the latest updates and improvements to the Barberry Garden site, including navigation changes, enhanced wine data presentation, and new features like custom blocks and support for plots.
An evening of rare Champagne wines with Maksym, marked by unique selections, excellent food, and a close-knit gathering.
Just a curious opportunity to taste multiple releases of Matassa Blanc.
Our beloved pursuit for value.
Continuation of marvelous journey - this time focused on Chambolle-Musigny.
A small vertical tasting of Ribolla with a 20-year-old Breg as a bonus.
My bag is always full of wine. It's time to unpack!
Legend from Oltrepò Pavese, uncorked.
The House of Fools from Gredos.
Abstract labes and distinctive wines full of charm.
A wine tasting event dedicated to wines from Sicily.
Explore the exceptional wines of Cascina delle Rose from Piedmont in our latest wine-tasting event. Hosted by Vasyl Velykanskiy, this intimate gathering featured Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto wines, showcasing the elegance and complexity of this family-run estate.
Continuing our journey through Burgundy with a focus on Côte de Beaune, this piece reflects on an exclusive tasting event, led by Maksym's insightful lecture.
The tasting includes one crémant, five distinct white wines, and one red wine, marking just the beginning of our exploration through Labet's vineyards.
A journey among less typical shores and grapes.
A legendary discovery.
A cozy journey to the legend of Montlouis.
A small journey to Barbaresco.
Austrian divinity in 5 bottles.
Continuing our journey through Burgundy with a focus on Côte de Nuits, this piece reflects on an exclusive tasting event, led by Maksym's insightful lecture.
An evening of rare Burgundy wines with Maksym, marked by unique selections, excellent food, and a close-knit gathering.
Celebrating winter's end with some great Pinots. Is it Noir? Not necessary.
A rare opportunity to taste a range of wines by a meticulous winemaker from Etna, Sicily.
A few bottles of Champagne to make our life happier.
Valentini, Pepe and Praesidium.
Advanced dive into Burgundy with no fuss. Led by Maksym Demchenko.
Matassa wines are irresistibly tempting! And look, all of them are of 2021 vintage or older.
Fresh releases by The Master Francis Egly.
Atypical venture to the kindgdom of Ribolla
A Buronfosse wine tasting by Ivan Omelchenko.
Four vintages of Tondonia Blanco Report and their friends. There is no room for reds!
Exploring Côte-Rôtie: The Allure of Guigal's La Las Vineyards.
Explore our recent La Grande Année vertical tasting, revealing contrasts in bottle sizes over time.
Explore the 2023 external wine tasting events with our detailed report. Discover data on regional distribution, grape varieties, and wine ratings from 31 diverse gatherings. Understand the patterns of participation and Quality-Price Ratio in a year marked by enthusiasm and resilience from the Kyiv wine community. This report provides insights into the varied experiences and wines encountered throughout the year.
This is our traditional yearly report, where my love for data comes to shine. I'm eager to share with you some of the analytics and insights we've gathered, focusing exclusively on Barberry Garden's events. A separate report will follow for external events where I've collected data. Stay tuned for more insights and stories as we continue to navigate and grow in this journey together.
As 2023 draws to a close, I wanted to create something extraordinary. Instead of the usual results announcement and online quiz, I organised a special event combining a wine tasting with a presentation of the year's results and a quiz.
A traditional wine tasting event dedicated to sparkling wines produced by traditional method.
A spectacular array of Bordeaux's finest was on full display, featuring celebrated estates like Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Haut-Brion, Château Cheval Blanc, and the legendary Château d'Yquem.
We repeat the mantra of anti-event: less people, less wine, more focus and more enjoyment. It's a 'mixed bag' – albeit one that sparkles with the exceptional charm and complexity of Champagne.
The Barberry Garden site is under slow but active development. You may have noticed substantial changes to our site over the past two months. Here’s an overview of the latest updates.
Six bottles of red wines from Spain.
A range of wines from a winery in Walker Bay, South Africa.
In light of the exciting shift towards small-scale producers, we have organized a tasting event dedicated to experiencing the essence of this revolution firsthand.
We found a bag full of wine. It calls for a party.
Our pick? Norm wines! Occasion? Any!
Explore our detailed recap of a recent intimate wine tasting event featuring four select Burgundy wines: two reds and two whites from the 2015 and 2009 vintages.
A constellation of legends.
Elegance, allure and love. Stella di Campalto.
Dive into our recap engaging blind wine tasting in Lo, where enthusiasts' personal selections unveiled a tapestry of tastes and camaraderie in every uncorked surprise.
When Anna calls with an invitation to a Champagne night, you don't hesitate - you simply go.
A small and humble party dedicated to Sangiovese grape organised by Vasyl Velykanskiy.
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Anna Zinchuk.
One could visit the Canaries and dedicate a whole life to these clusters of earth amidst the Atlantic Ocean. We are simple folks, so let's at least dedicate an evening to savor the salty touch of local terroirs.
Embark on a vinous adventure with Gulfi winery, where each bottle narrates a tale of Sicily's rich viticultural heritage. Traverse from the Iblei Mountains to the fiery terrains of Etna, and the fertile lands of Pachino, as the ancient imagery of Eros and Psyche on Gulfi's labels unveils a poetic ode to the enduring romance between the land and the vine.
Explore the latest transformation of Barberry Garden, a wine enthusiast's haven. Dive into the revamped UI, under-the-hood technical shifts, and exciting upcoming features in our wine journey. Stay updated with what's new and what's next.
Dimitry has smuggled in Moldova's finest wines to Ukraine. And he's eager to share these gems with others. Need I say more? Count me in!
A small and humble party dedicated to Burgundy wines organised by Vova Ulianov and Mykola Chobanu
We found a bag full of wine. It calls for a party.
A small and humble party dedicated to Friuli wines organised by Vova Ulianov.
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Elena Menshikova and Roman Remeev.
A small and humble party dedicated to Sicilian wines organised by Vova Ulianov.
A small and humble party dedicated to Burgundy wines organised by Vova Ulianov and Mykola Chobanu
Provincial road SP68, wine, vineyards and dry-stone walls: this is the land of Arianna. The sun rises early in the morning over the Iblei Mountains, casting a warm light on the vineyards of Frappato, Nero d’Avola, Albanello, and Zibibbo, as well as the olive groves and wheat fields. In this scenery Arianna’s love for the past and future of the region is reflected in her wines.
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Elena Menshikova and Roman Remeev.
Eight bottles of Gamay. Our task is to guess the region. Yet another fun activity by Vova and Mykola.
A set of wines from Moldova to change your perception of the country.
A small and humble party dedicated to Pet Nats. Vova and Mykola, forces combined.
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Elena Menshikova.
When the White Sea calls, you just surrender and enjoy the mineral song.
Chassorney wines in two variants - qvevri and not qvevri. Touch the universe.
A small and humble party dedicated to Clos du Tue-Boeuf.
Wave of revolution! Three stars of South African wine scene.
A small and humble party dedicated to Jura wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
A fistful of rosé wines.
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
A small and humble party dedicated to Bourgogne wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
When I drink Jura, I often think about Grégoire Moulin. In my opinion, they are both beautiful in their characteristic nervosity. Yet let my opinion about the movie not distract you from the main attraction of this day. So without further ado, meet our protagonists. And let's meet on the moon afterwards.
A small and humble party dedicated to Chenin Blanc. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
A tasting event daticated to López de Heredia wines. Bosconia, Cubillo, Gravonia and a few of Tondonia bottles.
We found a bag full of wine. It calls for a party.
Imagine a completely black and opaque glass filled with wine. Can you tell if it's red or white? Turns out, it's not that easy to guess.
Instead of a wooden sword, the unnamed old man gives us a set of glasses. As we touch the stem, a vision strikes us. Cloaked bottles (clearly from Victoria, Nelson, Central Orago and North Canterbury) stand in a cold dark place. They chant. They whisper. They call us. They promise to show death, life and kindness. Armed and confused, we start our quest. Luckily the first chest contains a legendary artefact - Oceania of Time, a teleportation device.
Collection Anciens Dégorgements tasting event. Five Première Cuvée bottles disgorged at different dates.
The quest for value never ends. At one of the previous events, we focused on wines with a good value under a specific price bar. Today we continue to explore the Ukrainian wine market to find bottles that hit the sweet spot of quality to price ratio. To spice things up, we have wines in different price ranges.
There are many bottles in my bag. I get them one after another. It calls for a wine tasting event!
Two wines, three vintages; and an extra bottle from Mercandelli.
A small journey from Carso to Collio and back.
Legends of Olsavia. The history of Collio hills in our glasses.
A wine tasting event dedicated to simple wines with good QPR.
A wine tasting event dedicated to wines from Sicily.
A wine tasting event dedicated to wines from Sicily.
A year has passed, so it's time for some statistics.
A wine tasting event dedicated to sparkling wines produced by traditional method.
Lovely tasting of Pinot family. Every participant selected a bottle, and folks from 101 Bar shuffled and served them blind.
A patchwork carpet spread over the hillsides of a beautiful country full of authentic character. Mostly known for Barolo, Barbaresco and Asti (yay, bubbles), now it is a home for wine world bandits that dig up old colours and senses. While I was preparing for Atypical ver.1.22474487139, I realised how many little-known grapes Piedmont has to offer. Aside from well-known Nebbiolo, Barbera, Cortese and Moscato, there are less-known grapes like Arneis, Dolcetto, Grignolino, Freisa, Slarina, Brachetto, Uva Rara, Ruché, Pelaverga Piccolo. Of course, it's impossible to fit everything into one event, so today, we have a small subset of all the Piemontese diversity to have a small taste of local grapes.
A new month has begun, so it's time to look back at tasting notes for a monthly report. Novelties, favourites, outcasts and trends.
A bunch of delicious wines from Spain calling for a tasting event.
A wine tasting event dedicated to atypical combinations of location and grapes.
A new month has begun, so it's time to look back at tasting notes for a monthly report. Novelties, favourites, outcasts and trends.
A report of a wine tasting event that includes wines by Costadilà, Tomislav Marković, Sous Le Végétal, Patrick Sullivan, Fedellos do Couto, Jean Grivot and Vino di Anna.
Imagine a completely black and opaque glass filled with wine. Can you tell if it's red or white? Turns out, it's not that easy to guess.
A report of a wine tasting event that included Lyme Bay, Marco de Bartoli, Forjas del Salnes, Ca' di Mat, Clos du Tue-Boeuf, Tomislav Markovic and Foradori.
An unexpected wine tasting event
A new month has begun, so it's time to look back at tasting notes for a monthly report. Novelties, favourites, outcasts and trends.
Wine tasting event dedicated to almost red wines
A new month has begun, so it's time to look back at tasting notes for a monthly report. Novelties, favourites, outcasts and trends.
Wine tasting event dedicated to skin contact wines
Just take some cool wines, put them together and call it a mix bag blind tasting event. It's time for a report!
Report of a blind tasting event dedicated to Chenin Blanc.
Report of a blind tasting even dedicated to sparkling wines made in traditional style.
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