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Pierpaolo Petrassi MW Influencer Badge

Master of Wine and Head of Beers, Wines & Spirits at Waitrose

288 wines • 243 followers • 10 following

Casa Ferreirinha (Sogrape Vinhos)

Reserva Planalto Branco Seco Douro White Blend 2016

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

8.4

Light, crisp & elegant but with nice texture & a medium length finish. — 8 years ago

Freemark Abbey

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

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8.9

Full rich Californian Chardonnay but with well-integrated oak and lovely ripe fruit. Certainly not a restrained wine but an elegant version of its type and well-crafted. — 8 years ago

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Colterenzio Schreckbichl

Lafoa Alto Adige - Sudtirol Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.0

Yet another spectacular white wine from the Alto Adige. Sublime expression of Sauvignon Blanc without many of the typical varietal characters. Instead a beautiful cocktail of orchard & primary tropical fruits, brilliantly balanced with bright acidity and with a long finish. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

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Dow's

10 Year Old Tawny Porto

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.0

Delicious 10 year old tawny. Rich dark fruit balanced with subtle oak. Lovely nutty notes and some spice on the finish too. — 8 years ago

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Cederberg

Private Cellar Chenin Blanc

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

8.9

A huge improvement on previous vintages where great fruit didn't always end up as great wine. This now has a great balance of ripe tropical fruit and a crisp, refreshing acidity which creates a very appealing wine with surprising length & elegance. — 8 years ago

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Cruel Mistress Pinot Noir 2015

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.1

Beautiful nose wild strawberries & violets with subtle new oak too. Palate is soft, ripe & concentrated with cranberry & vanilla notes from the new oak. Fabulous expression of Pinot Noir & one of Australia's best examples. Fab. — 8 years ago

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Thornbridge Brewery

Cocoa Wonderland Chocolate Porter

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8.9

Fantastic & innovative brew from Thornbridge with opulent roasted mocha and chocolate malt characters but also a seductive structure and real balance. Try this at room temperature with crème brûlée - match made in heaven. — 8 years ago

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Lagar de Fornelos

Lagar de Cervera Rías Baixas Albariño 2015

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.0

Delicious Galician Albariño with a lovely balance of richness & freshness despite the youth of the vintage. Ripe orchard fruits & a silky texture makes this a benchmark example of this style. — 8 years ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2013

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8.8

Nice balance of richness from the oak & crisp, bright crunchy Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Balanced & fresh with a long finish. Less overt oak than last tasted and much the better for it. — 8 years ago

Rustenberg

Peter Barlow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

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Master of Wine; Head of Beer, Wine & Spirits Waitrose

9.0

No expense spared here on either the quality of fruit or the oak. Not really a 'Meritage' as seemingly 100% Cabernet Sauvignon but full, rich and complete with no need for other blending components. A delicious & elegant wine and probably the Cape's best of this style. — 8 years ago

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