Month: January 2008
Germany
Apricots*. And that is what this wine smells like. Riesling Spatlese Graacher Domprobst 2006, Willi Schaefer A very floral, fruity nose, lots of apricots, with peach and lime hints. …
General
Pravda is having a go at vegetarians, calling them a freak of nature. I particularly liked the paragraph: Furthermore, cosmetologists say that a typical vegetarian has dry and fragile …
Buying recommendations
Five more wines from around the web. Volnay Premier Cru Champans 1996, Marquis d’Angerville: I’ve drank all of my 1996 d’Angerville’s, alas, they were very good for what has …
Burgundy
Last night we had only a few options to choose from at Chez Dominique, thanks to their insane pricing policy. We started with a hilariously fine wine which had …
Finland
Which is to say, it shines out like a shaft of gold when all about is dark; the culinary scene is so very, very dark in Helsinki. If you …
Loire
This is part of our ‘good wine at fifteen quid’ purchase. What a good purchase it was. Savennieres “La Jalousie” 2005, Domaine du Closel/Chateau des Vaults One thing you …
Burgundy
I’ve been given some wine; lucky I was given it as I am broke from ringing up winemakers in France on my mobile, fool that I am, I’ve got …
Bordeaux
I was given this bottle to prove that ‘Claret can be very good’. Now, as I have said before, 1164″]I hate Claret. This makes me wonder why someone would …
Beer
Lawks, this is 9%, just what I need on a boring afternoon. Chimay Bleu 2007, 9% abv A rich, malty nose, bursting with goodness. This doesn’t smell that alcoholic, …
General
My packet of Lurpak butter has this to say about wonderful, wonderful mashed potato: When it is made properly it is a marvellous thing. I wouldn’t make it with …