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I’m in a vineyard in Russia – a first for me
Merlot So, after an 0335 alarm call, two flights and a car journey, I’m in a vineyard region in Russia. I’ve never been to Russia before. Over the next few days I’ll be visiting a number of wineries in...
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Another interesting day in Russia
I spent today in the Fanagoria winery in Russia. It’s a big operation, making a range of wines from 2500 hectares of vines. That’s big by any standards, but this Jacob’s Creek of Russian wine does a...
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Gratuitous pictures of grapes here in Russia
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Some pictures of grapes ready for harvest at Fanagoria winery. The hygeinic status of the vineyards I’ve seen so far has been excellent – they’re really well maintained....
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A great ‘modern Russian’ lunch in Novorossiysk
Had a little bit of time to look round the port city of Novorossiysk yesterday. Its seafront has been redeveloped very attractively, and there’s a huge old battleship moored in front of the promenade....
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Last day in Russia
I’m now back from my first visit to Russia, which was a great experience and will be written up in full, in my usual anorak-like fashion. The last morning was spent at Abrau Durso, a sparkling wine...
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