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Such a pity! Some gold medals not worth the stickers they’re printed on

08/2019 Mike Froud One comment

BOTTLE STICKERS proclaiming that “excellent” wines have won “Gold Wine Awards” continue to mislead those who don’t know better – although it could be said that gullible wine lovers have only themselves to blame. It could also be said that those cellars participating in the competiton and buying the stickers to put on their bottles are as guilty as the

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Some wine recommendations mean more than others…

11/2016 Mike Froud 6 comments

WINE AWARDS, ratings, reviews, recommendations. They needn’t be complicated or controversial, however it helps to know what you’re dealing with in distinguishing between pretty darn useful, somewhat interesting, and just a waste of time… Some folk get into a froth over whose opinions count most – besides your own that is – and some troubled souls even question whether wines