Month: May 2008
Alsace
Gewurztraminer is one of those grape varieties one either loves or loathes. This is a damned good example that is up for drinking now. Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Altenbourg “Cuvee …
Germany
We tried this at the London Wine Trade Fair last week and our case was delivered this morning. It is bursting with youthful charm. Riesling Spatlese Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck …
Non-alcoholic
Goroka, the current speciality coffee pod in the Nespresso range is, alas, deeply sub-interest. It is too bitter with no depth of flavour; quite simple and unsatisfying if I …
Buying recommendations
Madeira Boal Reserva 1968, D’Oliveiras: Excellent Madeira that is quite a lovely drink now. Read the note here. £58 from Waitrose Wine Direct. Hermitage 2005, Domaine du Colombier: Affordable …
Beer
I am currently drinking Meantime Brewery IPA, it remains my favourite beer of all time. Earlier I had a bottle of Meantime Oktoberfest-style beer, and it is to that …
Whining
Insomnia is plaguing both the partner and myself. He suggested the following guest article. 10 The Rolling Stones – “Paint it black” 9 Tom Waits – “The piano has …
Rhône
I love Cote-Rotie and Clusel-Roch make properly beautiful wines. Considering this comes from a really ripe vintage it is completely harmonious and deeply charming. It may be a tad …
Germany
OK, I know one should really age these things, but when they are young, bursting with fruit and that lovely young ‘puppy fat’ charm it is hard to refuse. …
Madeira
I love Madeira; all of those weird, rancid and off flavours that combine to make a lovely, complete booze experience are a joy. This is a particularly tits bottle. …
Austria
This is clearly a glass of class. Riesling Smaragd “Achleiten” 2005, Weingut Prager A very pure nose of lemon fruit and stony minerality; this smells subtle and beautiful. The …