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Who you calling a Cenosilicaphobiac?

by on 27. Oct, 2010 in Uncategorized

Cenosilicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass. The Cenosilicaphobiac Cat is the name of a wine. Here’s the story of that wine presented to us by the consistently wonderful d’Arenberg: Growing up, fourth generation winemaker, Chester Osborn, had a large ginger cat with blood shot eyes named Non Alcoholic Booze. In typical Australian fashion [...]

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A New Year, A Poorly Dog and a "Chav Proof" Dozen from The Wine Society

by on 12. Jan, 2009 in WOTW News

My dog isn’t well. The wife and I took Samba for a second visit to the vet in three days and still no closer to a diagnosis. Blood tests have been taken and results are now in anticipation. We have one very sad little Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel at our feet. So, upon arriving [...]

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Some Christmas Deals: What Not to Buy and Some Choice Picks

by on 11. Dec, 2008 in WOTW News

Deals, deals everywhere! It’s the run up to Christmas and wine sellers all across the land are offering Christmas Cases, Winter Cases, Party Cases and Lions and Tigers and Bears. Oh my! But what to buy? You need quantity, you’d love quality and value is important too. Right?  Well here’s my 3 tips on what not to do [...]

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