Month: July 2008
Buying recommendations
I was looking through my cellar list and was pleased to see that I’ve got quite a few bottles of Hermitage. I love Hermitage. I recently got a bottle …
Burgundy
I am drinking this with Peter Palmer, another ex-captain of the Oxford blind tasting team, and what a good time we are having drinking it. Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru Combe …
Alsace
Lovely wines from Jean Boxler, especially his Rieslings. This is my last report from my holiday; I hope you have found them to be instructive. Pinot Blanc “A” 2006 …
Alsace
A couple of bottles squeezed in between tastings. Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergbieten 2002, Frederic Mochel A reasonable pleasing nose of fruit which, together with its creaminess, suggest …
Alsace
Riesling de chez Riesling. Pierre Trimbach delivers the good if you like your wines to be dry. Pinot Blanc 2005 Soft white fruit on the nose and palate with …
Alsace
A top place to visit when you are in the area; he may not always hit the spot, especially with the more minor wines, but when he does there …
Burgundy
Excellent wines from Cyprien, a serious address in Morey. Morey Saint Denis 2007 Lovely Morey fruit on the nose. A fresh, easy palate of nice fruit with good tannins. …
Burgundy
I had a bottle yesterday whilst in Andrew Edmunds with Peter Sidebotham of Hand Picked Burgundy. It is excellent to see such good wine priced so reasonably. Clos des …
Burgundy
Domaine des Lambrays are finding it easier to sell all of their wine these days. Good for them, they make delicious wine. I must try and charm the winemaker, …
Alsace
Some good and some truly shocking wines. La Bota de Manzanilla, Equipo Navazos Really powerfully nutty on the nose. It has a good minerality to it as well. The …