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torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best and worst names for wines and wineries.
On Oct 30

I have enjoyed drinking a very affordable Ventouw wine earlier this year with the funny name Chat en Oeuf (Cat on Egg) with reference to the obviously neighboring terroir classic ending with -du...

torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine mileage.
On Oct 30

I try to drink something new all the time, but have noticed that I am exceptionally fond of white burgundy and German riesling. These two types of wine match very well with my taste: fresh, dry,...

On Oct 29

Picked up this wine last April at the estate of Dr Wagner's descendants in beautiful Saarburg. Quite pale wine, with interesting vegetable smells, not entirely inviting on the first whiff....

torchtaker reviewed Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007. (3/5)
On Oct 29

Very expressive crispy wine with strong hints of lemon and minerals in both taste and smell, but also a somewhat bitter taste not unlike grapefruit. Very light and pale colour, very clear. Some...

Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007

Starting at $15.46 Snoothrank: 3/5
torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What wines from the Canary Islands stand out?.
On Oct 29

Wow, dmcker, thanks for the very informative reply and literary support! I'll be sure to check up on the tips you gave before I fly out next week. I will also do some good tasting,...

torchtaker joined Snooth!
On Oct 28
On Oct 29

Picked up this wine last April at the estate of Dr Wagner's descendants in beautiful Saarburg. Quite pale wine, with interesting vegetable smells, not entirely inviting on the first whiff....

torchtaker reviewed Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007. (3/5)
On Oct 29

Very expressive crispy wine with strong hints of lemon and minerals in both taste and smell, but also a somewhat bitter taste not unlike grapefruit. Very light and pale colour, very clear. Some...

Chateau de Jurque Jurancon Sec 2007

Starting at $15.46 Snoothrank: 3/5
torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Best and worst names for wines and wineries.
On Oct 30

I have enjoyed drinking a very affordable Ventouw wine earlier this year with the funny name Chat en Oeuf (Cat on Egg) with reference to the obviously neighboring terroir classic ending with -du...

torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: Wine mileage.
On Oct 30

I try to drink something new all the time, but have noticed that I am exceptionally fond of white burgundy and German riesling. These two types of wine match very well with my taste: fresh, dry,...

torchtaker replied to a topic in Snooth Talk: What wines from the Canary Islands stand out?.
On Oct 29

Wow, dmcker, thanks for the very informative reply and literary support! I'll be sure to check up on the tips you gave before I fly out next week. I will also do some good tasting,...

torchtaker joined Snooth!
On Oct 28

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