As I pointed out in my March diary, London saw a sudden influx of California wine producers over just three days last month, spookily on successive days but without any particular reason as far as I can see. Bo Barrett of Chateau Montelena in Napa Valley gave two very well-attended presentations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris tasting, one at Vintners’ Hall and one at...
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Featuring Ceritas, DuMOL, HdV (Hyde de Villaine), Chateau Montelena and Turley. Above, Bo Barrett opening a bottle of the famous Chateau Montelena 1973 Chardonnay in Vintners’ Hall, London (credit: Captivate Imagery).
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