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Matt Walls

@mattwallswine

Freelance wine expert. Contributing Editor @Decanter. Regional Chair for the Rhône @DecanterAwards. New book, The Wines of The Rhône, out now!

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Still shocked by the amount of misinformation I read about mousiness - even encountered judges at Decanter World Wine Awards who misidentify the problem.

That's why I published this complete(ish) guide to everything we currently know about it.

themorningclaret.com/p/the-complete…

Still shocked by the amount of misinformation I read about mousiness - even encountered judges at @DecanterAwards who misidentify the problem. That's why I published this complete(ish) guide to everything we currently know about it. themorningclaret.com/p/the-complete…
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New @decanter column: tasting Chapoutier's 2023 Sélections Parcellaires [paywall] decanter.com/premium/walls-…

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I took part in the Wines of Roussillon 'Coups de Coeur' tasting organised by Celine Bouteiller - if you want some tips on seriously good Roussillon wines, take a look: uk.winesofroussillon.com/2024/05/02/rou… You can taste them at the Wines of Roussillon Roadshow Edinburgh 24 June and London 26 June

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Well, shit. Wine & Spirits Mag is shutting its doors after 40 years. I've known them to be struggling for a while, so this isn't a huge surprise, but still, it's a blow. They will be missed.

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The difference between jungle and drum n bass is obvious. Jungle snares are loaded on shovels in a panic and aimed at you face. Drum n bass snares are much more orderly.

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In California, independent winemakers cannot afford the land to grow fruit. Is there a future for the wine in the state? trib.al/IorlTMC

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The Rhône Valley, like many classic wine areas, has a conundrum. What does this famous French wine region do in the face of rapidly declining red wine sales? Heather Dougherty talks to 2 leading producers to find out what they're doing to re-invent themselves. the-buyer.net/insight/how-th…

The Rhône Valley, like many classic wine areas, has a conundrum. What does this famous French wine region do in the face of rapidly declining red wine sales? @wineandwords talks to 2 leading producers to find out what they're doing to re-invent themselves. the-buyer.net/insight/how-th…
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So how did Batailley 2023 go today? Any reports from merchants out there? Drop in price vs 2022 seemed pretty slim...

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Here's my latest column, on a little-known Village that punches well above its weight [paywall] decanter.com/premium/walls-…

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From Sunday May 5th, our wonderful sister restaurant La Trompette in W4 will be open for dinner on Sunday evenings. And also with free corkage! So, if in west London and you fancy a Michelin-starred dinner with free BYO, you know where to go!

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Rayas dinner alert!

Ch / Dom. des Tours blanc (vintage tbc)
Ch / Dom. des Tours rouge (vintage tbc)
Pialade 2019
Fonsalette 2011
Rayas 2011

£275 pp inc 4-course dinner
Thurs 27th June at John Dory in Folkestone, 1 hour from Kings Cross

DM me now to reserve a spot

Rayas dinner alert! Ch / Dom. des Tours blanc (vintage tbc) Ch / Dom. des Tours rouge (vintage tbc) Pialade 2019 Fonsalette 2011 Rayas 2011 £275 pp inc 4-course dinner Thurs 27th June at John Dory in Folkestone, 1 hour from Kings Cross DM me now to reserve a spot
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