From the Journal
Tasting reports, event write-ups, the occasional digression. 198 posts so far.
6 Jul 2023
Champagne Party by Elena and Roma Vol. 1
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines organised by Elena Menshikova.
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4 Jul 2023
Mixed Bag Vol. 8
When the White Sea calls, you just surrender and enjoy the mineral song.
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30 Jun 2023
Qvevri not Qvevri by Ivan Omelchenko
Chassorney wines in two variants - qvevri and not qvevri. Touch the universe.
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27 Jun 2023
Clos du Tue-Boeuf Party by Mykola Chobanu
A small and humble party dedicated to Clos du Tue-Boeuf.
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20 Jun 2023
Heaven and Earth
Wave of revolution! Three stars of South African wine scene.
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16 Jun 2023
Jura Party by Vova Ulianov
A small and humble party dedicated to Jura wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
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6 Jun 2023
Rose Petals Party Vol. 2
A fistful of rosé wines.
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2 Jun 2023
Champagne Party by Vova Vol. 1
A small and humble party dedicated to Champagne wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
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26 May 2023
Mixed Bag Vol. 7
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19 May 2023
Bourgogne Party by Vova Ulianov
A small and humble party dedicated to Bourgogne wines. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
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16 May 2023
Jura contre l'humanité
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.
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5 May 2023
Chenin Blanc Party by Vova Ulianov
A small and humble party dedicated to Chenin Blanc. Forget Aragorn, Vova is our new king.
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18 Apr 2023
A taste of Tondonia
A tasting event daticated to López de Heredia wines. Bosconia, Cubillo, Gravonia and a few of Tondonia bottles.
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11 Apr 2023
Mixed Bag Vol. 6
We found a bag full of wine. It calls for a party.
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4 Apr 2023
Opaque Tasting Vol. 2
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.
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28 Mar 2023
Oceania of Time
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.
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17 Mar 2023
Bruno Paillard: Collection Anciens Dégorgements
Collection Anciens Dégorgements tasting event. Five Première Cuvée bottles disgorged at different dates.
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14 Mar 2023
Quest for Value
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.
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