From the Journal
Wine notes, event write-ups, the occasional digression. 213 posts so far.

28 Mar 2024
Johannes Zillinger Uncorked by Vasyl Velykanskiy
Austrian divinity in 5 bottles.
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20 Mar 2024
Burgundy 102: Côte de Nuits
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.
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14 Mar 2024
Fine & Rare Dinner Vol. 1 by Maksym Demchenko
An evening of rare Burgundy wines with Maksym, marked by unique selections, excellent food, and a close-knit gathering.
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29 Feb 2024
π-not
Celebrating winter's end with some great Pinots. Is it Noir? Not necessary.
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22 Feb 2024
Frank Cornelissen by Ivan Omelchenko
A rare opportunity to taste a range of wines by a meticulous winemaker from Etna, Sicily.
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21 Feb 2024
Champagne Bag Vol. 2
A few bottles of Champagne to make our life happier.
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15 Feb 2024
Haunted Legends of Abruzzo by Vasyl Velykanskiy
Valentini, Pepe and Praesidium.
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13 Feb 2024
Burgundy 101: Chablis, Côte Chalonnaise, et Mâcon
Advanced dive into Burgundy with no fuss. Led by Maksym Demchenko.
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6 Feb 2024
Matassa '21 Uncorked
Matassa wines are irresistibly tempting! And look, all of them are of 2021 vintage or older.
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1 Feb 2024
The Master Francis Egly by Volodymyr Antonov
Fresh releases by The Master Francis Egly.
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23 Jan 2024
Rosso Oslavia
Atypical venture to the kindgdom of Ribolla
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18 Jan 2024
Se Kwa Sa?
A Buronfosse wine tasting by Ivan Omelchenko.
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17 Jan 2024
Tondonia blanco y amigos
Four vintages of Tondonia Blanco Report and their friends. There is no room for reds!
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16 Jan 2024
Roasted Slopes
Exploring Côte-Rôtie: The Allure of Guigal's La Las Vineyards.
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10 Jan 2024
La Grande Années
Explore our recent La Grande Année vertical tasting, revealing contrasts in bottle sizes over time.
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5 Jan 2024
Elegance & Power: Sassicaia and Saffredi Through the Years
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Yearly external report - Vol. 2023
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.
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Yearly events report - Vol. 2023
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.
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