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Paul-WBwine

@wbwine.bsky.social
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Lover of all things wine🍷. UK - West Berks Also like my dog (family great as well).

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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Looks fantastic. I’ll be along directly. Newbury needs a couple more decent venues, with a friendly vibe and a decent clean pint. I’ve followed your posts avidly after you recommended the Bell at Aldworth - best rel ale and a roll pub in the world imho !!!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Have just read the article. Looks like the guys in Marsannay are really suffering. First drought, then hail, then fire! The fire looked very close to the vineyards earlier. What is left of their crop may be heavily smoke tainted (at best)…
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Agreed. Not looking good. Fire is very much a threat. Taken from Fixin today….
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Wildfire currently in the woods above Couchey, but with a southerly wind pushing it towards Marsannay….. Photos taken from Fixin and Gevrey-Chambertin this afternoon. Truly terrifying.🤞🤞🤞 #wine
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
Opposed passage
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A good place to hide from the current craziness……
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Could you taste the difference between Sea vs Non Sea aged? The calcified sea remnants on the bottles would make a nice talking point.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
No mention of amphora. The surprising thing is that it came from Naked Wines…..
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
We enjoyed a walk along the Thames today. Accompanied by Nobel hunting dog. A study in elegance, focus and poised athleticism…… The irises were nice though. #labrador
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Georgian wine anyone? About £15. A strange, but not unlikeable, mixture of hedgerow berrries and just enough acid to keep things interesting. I need to try more wine from that part of the world. Am hoping that Wine Fair London will help me out there? Paul
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Have just spotted the pub post! Happy now.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Tim. Your priorities are all wrong. Why are you looking at the old shop when the best pub in Berkshire is next door? Is the Bell not worth a picture? Otherwise, lovely picture, as always 😁.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Am sitting on a train to Bristol (UK) now. There is something of a “party atmosphere”. The train was only 1 minute late, everyone has a seat and it isn’t raining!☔️
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
The gentleman is either absolutely barking, or has a really good point that I’ve failed to understand. Let’s celebrate anything that isn’t blatant abuse. A low bar…
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
A favourite producer. Thinking of investing for the label alone!!! When I say investing. Obviously, in the fullness of time, I’m drinking the lot.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Got it in the 6th go….. at least Connections wasn’t too taxing today.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“A lot less than I was hoping for; for €2”… If I spend €2 in a bottle of wine, I have hope in much that same way as I would have hope when investing €2 on a lottery ticket. That doesn’t mean that the occasional gamble on a €2 lucky dip bottle isn’t fun 😁.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
In praise of £30 Claret. Drinking perfectly with the Easter roast! I’ve only ever tried this along side its bigger sibling, so has been rather overshadowed. I’d be less keen at £45, but at £30, happy days.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
Agreed. Cornwall is covered with the stuff! Dog & Blue Bells for scale. Garlic pesto and smashed garlic minty peas enjoyed today.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Haven’t tried the Arpepe, but love mountain Nebbiolo. Valtellina is a bit off the beaten track for the wine travellers, so seems to flies under the radar in the Uk. I’m a particular fan of the Sfortazo which is basically Amarone made from Nebbiolo!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
A special place indeed. 1 year ago next week.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Petit Verdot from Chile anyone? No? This one was news to me. “Like sucking on a Sloe Berry (bitter and a bit leafy)” was my 17 yo offspring’s opinion. “fruit, but bitter AsF was no 1 daughter’s take on things. For £12 I was very happy.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
I can get my head around “lithe” but struggle with exotic fruits that nobody has heard of, let alone actually eaten. If it has to be one word “Evocative” would be my word. Way too subjective.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Was that about Iddo Netanyahu (brother)? Or, is this new?
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Agreed. A cracking line up! Some really exciting wines. Some new producers for me too.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
An an ex wine retailer, I like a nicely “faced up” display, but deep down I can really vibe with this French merchant’s approach to displaying his products…. PS. His only concession to the non French wine word were several excellent bottles of Port. #Wine🍷🍷
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
The dog insisted that we swing by the local pub for a snack after her walk…. A couple of pint later and I’m chucking risotto together for the kids with a passable £20 supermarket Barolo! Have got the day off tomorrow too😁
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Well, you couldn’t be doing that pre mod morning breach!!! Impromptu is always best..
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Rioja is definitely on a roll! Plenty of variation. Ever increasing innovation. Am looking forward to spending Monday with about 40 producers in London (thank you Mr Atkin).
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Will give it a go next time I’m in town!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Come one then! I’ve just spent two hours in a “craft beer pub”. Am gagging for a decent pint of Vitamin G. Where is the best pint in London?
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Good pub? Recommend? Obviously, the company was first rate. I’ve given up being horrified by the price of beer in the Metropolis. £17.90 for two pints of Bermondsey brewed loveliness in The Bear about 20mins ago!!!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
More glitter is rarely a bad thing…
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Interesting, but even in good order, it isn’t exactly a “mass appeal” piece….. good luck to them though. Hungerford antique shops are the best.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Pitty them Johnny. Some belittle, some celebrate. Rise above the sneering bitter brigade! We have a full day of Curling, Snow Boarding and Ice Hockey to look forward to tomorrow. I’m a bit hazy on the rules of all three tbh, but we won’t let ignorance get in the way of a good time.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
Nothing worse than a wine that tries too hard ☹️. Spotted the post earlier and was wondering if I’d missed something! All makes sense now (other than the wine).
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
I’m in Bristol from time to time for work will give The Old Duke a try. Love a good pub!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
In Barolo terms, it is entry level. Needs a bit of time then it is an enjoyable drop. Concentration and complexity comes at a much higher price. Always open to a better value recommendation though.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
By way of an update. After a couple of hours open, this was seriously good wine. Plenty going on. Concentrated, but not too overpowering. Have got a case incoming along with 6 of its big brother and 6 of their regular Nebbiolo (both untasted🤞🤞). These should provide good drinking for a few years.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
A splendid read! Wish there was a half way house between Freeloader and Locked In Subscriber. I’d happily stump up the price of a pint after enjoying an article, but am far less willing to leave my card behind the bar in perpetuity.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
First visit to a Vagabond since Majestic jumped in. Monday night in Birmingham and busy. 100 wines on self service. Tapasy food not dreadful. The rent on this place must be crippling, but hope that they are here to stay. Off to the Shakespeare now for a proper pint!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Some very canny shopping there! My local Co-op sells the CVNE Res 2019 for about £23. Absolute bargain. Have never tried the M&S sherry, but will certainly give them a go at those prices.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
Yes. Any thoughts on rough prices? Cracking branding. Might even grow a beard! The dog will also be pleased. Good luck.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Result! Thank you Waitrose. 1/3 off! The Barolo is a bit of a shot in the dark, but the other two are solid performers. Demonstrating admirable restraint, only five bottles were purchased. Thus atoning for last night’s guilty 3am Brunello shopping……
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Happy to grid that particular axe. Ridiculous!
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Agreed. I made a conscious effort to explore the No alcohol section of the Wine Fair. Some tidy non-grape based efforts. Apparently, oxidisation is a big issue. You get a glass or two that tastes as the maker intended; then a collapse into limp dull yuckiness. Lovely people, but I’m not a fan.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Brunello and festive mince pies. A food/wine pairing forged in hell.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 30/11/2025
Agreed. Palo Cortado is a splendid tipple. I generally have a bottle of Pedro’s on the go (also from Waitrose). Full, fresh and a bit unruly! Any other PC recommendations greatly appreciated.
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
My initial thought was - but those are only half measures….. On being diagnosed as diabetic in the 80’s, my long dead uncle (french) was told by his doctor “no more than 3 or 4 glasses of wine per day”. He was distraught!🇫🇷🇫🇷🍷🍷
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Paul-WBwine @wbwine.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
It could be that they just enjoy winding up their French and Italian chums?
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