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Carolyn Hetke

Carolyn Hetke

8 days ago

Carolyn scored this wine: 94/100

This 100% Arneis is made in the traditional method, which sets it apart from the majority of Roero Sparkling wines. It spent 53 months 'sur lies' and underwent 5 years of bottle aging. It is an elegant Sparkling with pear and light pastry aromas. The perlage is fine and persistent. The palate is somewhat creamy and has a lovely tension to it. The finish is crisp and enjoyably long. Enjoy with pastry appetizers or light cheeses. (thewineloverskitchen.com Tasted Sept 2025)

8 days ago

Carolyn scored this wine: 92/100

This is an energetic Roero Riserva showing cloves and hints of balsamic and thyme on the nose. The palate has hints of strawberry and thyme with a firm tannic structure. Enjoy with charcuterie or aged cheeses. (thewineloverskitchen.com, Tasted Sept 2025)

8 days ago

Carolyn scored this wine: 93/100

This is a beautiful, mature 100% Nebbiolo with some floral elements still showing on the nose along with some pleasing leather. The palate is elegant and silky with light earth tones and hints of chocolate. Tannins are fully integrated and the finish is exceptionally long. Enjoy with venison or your best steak. (thewineloverskitchen.com, Tasted Sept 2025)

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Roero Arneis Innav 2024

Roero, Italy
8 days ago

Carolyn scored this wine: 93/100

This is an impressive, refreshing Arneis Classico. There are stone fruits on the nose with delicate petrol aromas. The palate is energetic and fresh with peach and apricot tones over a lovely hazelnut foundation. The finish is satisfyingly long. Enjoy with pasta with hazelnut or white truffle garnish. (thewineloverskitchen.com, Tasted Sept 2025)

8 days ago

Carolyn scored this wine: 91/100

This delightful 100% Arneis Sparkling wine is refreshing with nice texture and medium weight. Floral aromas with white peach float above a medium-sized, persistent perlage. The palate is lively and slightly savoury. It shines on its own but will also pair nicely with arancini appetizers or even beef tartare. (thewineloverskitchen.com, Tasted Sept 2025)

Carolyn Hetke

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Memorable Wine

A Châteauneuf-du-Pape we had with dinner at Château des Fines Roches. I admit the ambiance probably had a lot to do with the 'memorable' part!

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First Wine

Probably Baby Duck but in all fairness it would have been at the kid's table at Christmas!

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Unusual Wine Experience

Exploring an organic Tuscan winery where there was literally inches of mould on the bottles.

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Current Fav Wine

Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux.....That is like asking a mother to choose their favourite child!

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Winner World's Best Drink Writer
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Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award