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Michael Pinkus - The Grape Guy
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Award-winning wine writer & journalist, content creator, author and all around Grape Guy. Check out all my latest links below 👇
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Tre Bicchieri seemed smaller this year than in past outings, which made it easier to try more, or most of the wines ... so let's get right to it.

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July 10, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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My Rose Report is ready - download your copy today:
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July 4, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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The Chianti Rufina Terraelectae dinner ... some pretty impressive wines:
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May 5, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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My write up of the wines tasted at the Halpern tasting in October:
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#wine #winereview
May 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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A visit and tasting at the #tuscan winery, Podere Della Bruciata ... Check it out here:
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April 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Article for Muskoka Life Magazine from Feb/Mar 2025:
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#wine #bargainwine #winereviews
April 17, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Barolo lovers came out to a dinner to taste seven wines from this historic, iconic producer whose history dates back to 1881 (Pio Cesare) ... Let's get right to it. michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/... - #wine #wineandfood #italianwine #piocesare
April 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Alsace is located in the Northeastern corner of France, tucked up next to Germany and above Switzerland. The Vosges Mountains protect Alsace helping to make it the second driest region in France: 20 inches of rain per year, with 1800 hours of sunshine.
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April 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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In February 2024, I got a chance to visit Cyprus. An eye-opening experience. I got a chance to taste some amazing wines. One thing is for certain – if ever I get a chance to go, again, or taste, Cypriot wines – I'd do it – I recommend you do too. #wine
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March 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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What do you know about Cyprus wines ... well let me help you with this primer ... or at least a review of some of the wines I tasted while I was there: michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/... #cyprus #wine #winereview
March 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Thanks to Kolonaki Group for bringing Greek Wine Week to Ontario … hope they keep this event up; a great way to shine a spotlight on these great wines.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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A side trip to Tenuta Sette Ponti proved to be an eye-opening experience. I’ve tasted Crognolo and Oreno before, but Sette Ponti has branched out to other areas around Italy, to bring us some very exciting wines. Let’s take a look …

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#italianwine #italy
March 21, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Plenty of wine made this list, 13 of the 25 tasted; over half of which made the “Better” category. Sagrantino has come a long way – no longer just a “tannic wine” for long ageing. My look at the 2020 Annata wines #sagrantino #italy #montefalco #wine

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March 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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For the most part, I love these wines; they are the winemaker's playground, the sandbox, if you will. This year the wines were served with a little chill, which made them more enticing and more exciting to taste, and ultimately drink.

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March 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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A look at the white wine of the Montefalco area: This is a real mixed bag of wines that are top notch to ones that really need help and are basically on life-support. Below is a link to the wines that made the grade:

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March 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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So many wines, so little time – but I did my best to try most of the wines in the room. These were the wines that impressed the most: michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/... #winereviews #wine
March 7, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Chilean wine was my first real love in the wine world, mainly because it was wine I could afford easily and consistently when I was starting my wine education and cellar. Today, Chile still holds a special place in my heart ... check out my notes: michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/...
March 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Jose Rallo, of @donnafugata.bsky.social, a Sicilian winery, spoke to us in a podcast. If you want to know more about the winery (go thru the link below). As for the wines tasted at lunch - you can see the scores on my website.
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March 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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A history that dates back to the 1870s, the Errazuriz winery was established through cuttings acquired from Bordeaux. But then the Chilean wine industry ceased its advancement in the 1970s... (read more and see notes below) michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/...
February 28, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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I have often called the #RhoneValley my “desert island region” – if I am stuck on a desert island and I can only get wine from one region, well need I say more … Today, a crash course from the people who know it best: their winemakers. michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/... #wine
December 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
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Of the #CabernetFranc regions visited, and wines tasted, #Saumur, #SaumurChampigny and #SaumurPuy-Notre-Dame were by far the most impressive. The ripeness of the fruit led to wines of great colour and depth of flavour ... to read the rest: michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/... #wine
December 18, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Pic Saint-Loup is the most northerly of the regions: 658m above sea level at its highest peak – it has rugged terrain and plantings are at about 150-300m. And it was the last of the Languedoc sub-apps to receive its AOP status (2017). Read more here michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/...
December 5, 2024 at 1:40 PM
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Notes on the wines from Malepere and from Saint Chinian, Languedoc, France ... michaelpinkuswinereview.com/on-the-road/...
December 3, 2024 at 2:58 PM