
Norm Roby
Norm Roby is a wine writer and blogger based in Morgan Hill, California. He has his own website, BestOnlineShopping.com, which is his expert guide to buying wine online in the US. Formerly, he was a charity wine auction director for 19 years. He has judged numerous wine competitions, including the Decanter World Wine Awards and San Francisco Annual Wine Competition. Aside from Decanter, he has written articles for The Wine Spectator and co-wrote four editions of the Connoisseurs Guide to California Wines.
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Napa Valley Great Leap Forward
With its focus on classic red varieties, Stags Leap District is rapidly becoming one of the most distinctive appellations in California. NORM ROBY reports
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Make way for Mendocino: StatesideMake way for Mendocino
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Pinot Noir: Martinborough, Central Otago, MarlboroughBy Norm Roby Last updated
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Vintage Report: California Cabernet Sauvignon 2002A big change from the ultra-ripe 2001s, California’s 2002 Cabernet Sauvignons have firm tannins and racy acidity, and will appeal to those who like a more European style, writes NORM ROBY.
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Alsace Wine: Great Wine RouteIn Alsace, the unique merging of Franco-Germanic culture has left as its reminder a region filled with charm and hidden delights. NORM ROBY falls in love with the picturesque villages and vineyards.
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Napa Valley Spring Mountain DistrictThe growers of California's Spring Mountain District don't go in for hype, but that doesn't mean that they haven't got a lot to shout about. NORM ROBY reports.
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Californian Value HuntingMention of good-value wines from California used to conjure up images of needles and haystacks. Norm roby heralds a welcome change in the balance of power, in favour of the wine lover
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The drier side of RoussillonLong known for its sweet white wines, in the late 1970s Roussillon began to produce dry reds and whites to rival the rest of France. NORM ROBY investigates.
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Buying in BergeracJust east of the Dordogne, Bergerac produces Bordeaux-style wines, many at half the price – especially when buying direct from producers. NORM ROBY visits
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Syrah to fly forBy Norm Roby Last updated
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Boom town: MontereyBy Norm Roby Last updated
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The new old world: MinervoisBy Norm Roby Last updated
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Cult CabernetsNapa Cabernet is shrouded in mystery Parker scores, high prices and limited availability. NORM ROBY looks at the next likely cult members
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Regional Profile Pacific Northwest: Oregon and Washington winemakersNorm Roby assesses the distinct identities Oregon and Washington have forged for themselves, now they've moved out of the shadow of California
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Colours of Luberon
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