From the Journal
Tasting reports, event write-ups, the occasional digression. 205 posts so far.
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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29 Dec 2023
2023 wrap-up
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.
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26 Dec 2023
Classy Bubbles Vol. 3
A traditional wine tasting event dedicated to sparkling wines produced by traditional method.
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Core values
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20 Dec 2023
Bordeaux: 5+1
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.
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19 Dec 2023
Champagne Bag Vol. 1
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.
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Site Updates Vol. 4
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.
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13 Dec 2023
Red Spain by Vasyl Velykanskiy
Six bottles of red wines from Spain.
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5 Dec 2023
A taste of Crystallum
A range of wines from a winery in Walker Bay, South Africa.
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