James Nicholson Wine Merchant Online Store

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I bought a selection of wines recently from James Nicholson Wines Online as I was bored with the usual selection in my local off licences and supermarkets. I was interested in particular in some Californian, Chilean or New Zealand Pinot Noirs and...

Reviewed by ManicMammy via on 20 Apr 2008.

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Villa Maria Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006

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I found this wine too heavy and peppery-spicy to drink on its own. It's probably better suited to drinking with food. Cherry, oak tones just a bit too over powering for me. #wine

Reviewed by ManicMammy via on 24 Mar 2008.

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Wine Blogging Wednesday #42: Just seven words (on video)

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The wine was a “Poliziano”, Rosso di Montepulciano, 2005 and my seven words on it are in the following video: Don't want to watch the vid? No bother, the seven words are...

Reviewed by Laurence Veale via on 30 Jan 2008.

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Carta Vieja, Organic Pinot Noir 2004, Aconcagua Valley, Chile

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This one's all about the Cherry Coke. In fact, it's the most cherry-like wine I've ever had. There's also a bit of smokiness but not much else. It's very very very smooth, fruity with a long finish,...

Reviewed by Laurence Veale via on 26 Jan 2008.

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Baron de Ona Reserva Rioja Red Wine 1999

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Reviewed by Twisted Schwester via on 19 Dec 2007.

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Katnook Estate Red Wine Coonawarra Austrialian Shiraz 2004

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I was delighted to be given a gift of this wine. The Katnook Estate is from the interesting region of Coonawarra which produces some really decent Australian red wines.

Reviewed by Twisted Schwester via on 19 Dec 2007.

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Cordillera Red Wine, Miguel Torres, Chile, 2004

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Made primarily from old Carinena vines, this very drinkable red wine from Chile ticks a lot of boxes. 63% Carinena, 21% Merlot & the 16% Shiraz combination works well to provide a wine which is intensely ruby in colour yet complex with a lengthy

Reviewed by Twisted Schwester via on 19 Dec 2007.

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