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2005 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d’Alba Gallina

01/12/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2005 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d’Alba Gallina – Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d’Alba (11/9/2008) Milk chocolate, blackberries, espresso, kirsch and spices on the subdued nose. Fairly balanced on the alate when you drink it on the cold side. Sour cherries, blackberries, dark chocolate, kirsch, good acidity, a slightly salty mouthfeel, rather suave tannins. I like it; it’s less over the > Read more …

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Former Sommelier Launches Champagnebus

01/12/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

Former sommelier Wim Van Goethem converted a Citroën HY oldtimer-bus into a mobile champagnebar. The champagnebus can be hired for numerous celebrations such as weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, staff parties, sporting events, open days, openings of new businesses and product launches. The house champagne of the bus is Louis Roederer, but other sparkling wines and champagnes are also available. The > Read more …