Last night as I dozed in bed I started thinking about one of my favourite producers: Jean Boxler. As well as being a charming fellow, he has made some of the best wines I’ve had from Alsace. Right through his range there are wines that both intellectually stimulate and titillate with visceral pleasure. They are [...]
The third year we’ll be buying some of this from Italy. The , how will the 2006 compare? Moscato d’Asti 2006, Vignaioli di San Stefano This seems quite a lot riper than the 2005, it seems rounder on the nose. A good rich palate with plenty of glycerol as well as a refreshing sparkle. Very [...]
I was going to linger for lunch and try a few more wines. Unfortunately, I have something wrong with my stomach and I felt so violently ill I couldn’t stay and try anything else.
I’ve been invited out for lunch, and we’ll be having some interesting wines. Champagne Blanc de Blancs Cuvée Centenaire, Alfred Gratien A nose of ripe lemon fruit and some oak. It smells very much like white Burgundy or Grand Cru Chablis. It has a pleasing minerality to the nose. This smells great. The palate has [...]
1996 seemed to produce high-acid wines all over Europe. I’ve had worries about a lot of my wines from that vintage. These two are certainly not short of tooth-fizzing action, but are really pretty good. The Nuits needed a lot of air before it blossomed. Riesling Spätlese Brauneberger-Juffer Sonnenuhr 1996, Fritz Haag A mature, petrolly [...]
Normally an excellent wine, even if it is getting a bit pricey these days. This bottle would have been a lot nicer a few years ago. Pouilly-Fuissé Vieilles Vignes 2001, Château-Fuissé Quite a dark yellow colour; this makes me worried as soon as I see it. Yes, it is really rather oxidised on the nose. [...]
I feel this month’s recommendations are terribly reasonably priced for the quality they represent. Champagne Blanc des Blancs Cuvée du Centenaire, Alfred Gratien: One of the best NV Blanc des Blancs I’ve had. Read the note . I’ve just purchased three more bottles, at least one of which I’ll keep for a few years. £29 [...]
Well, the poll is now closed. I’d rather view the mere eighteen votes it generated as an indication of the difficulty of the question, rather than the minimal number of people who visit here; perhaps I am optimistic. Free polls from Go2poll.com Of course, with so few votes no definite conclusions can be drawn from [...]
I got this from Horrids, of all places, and it only cost me twelve notes. This is Domaine Bunan’s most serious wine. I recall it being slightly anonymous; it has improved greatly. I love Bandol, and when it is this good all of my trust in it is well-rewarded. Château La Rouviére Bandol 1998, Domaines [...]
I really love custard, it is great stuff. So now I am around the neighbours and they have asked if we want to make up our own creamy cocktails I have instantly perfected the Custard Cocktail . You will need: 1 shot Advocaat 1 shot Galliano 1 shot cream Mix thoroughly and serve. This is [...]
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