Australia
I’ve recommended this in the past, it is a real bargain. Quality dry Riesling for around an Ayrton (Ayrton Senna, tenner). Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2005, Grosset/Hill Smith It …
Rants
At the beginning of October we are travelling to the Basque country. We have been there before and it is one of the best places for eating in the …
Loire
I was first introduced to Savennières on a trip to the Loire. We visited Pierre Soulez first and I was instantly sold on his wines. They are very concentrated …
Australia
I have many memories of drinking this wine is the past; I’ve even had some old bottles that I have thought are quite good. It has always been a …
Australia
Fourteen quid well spent on this. It has some real character. Local Growers Semillon 2002, Rockford There is a honeyed, waxy character to the nose. It also has good …
Australia
The two Australian wines I had planned to have with dinner bored the tits off me. Chardonnay 2003, Cullen Soft melon fruit on the nose, some wood too. It …
Australia
I first tried this at the London wine and spirit trade fair. I thought it seemed a nice enough drink. It is an adequate, but slightly dull, aperitif. Riesling …
Australia
I used to travel from Oxford to London just to buy Rockford’s Basket Press Shiraz. If only I hadn’t wasted my time and money ageing them. This wine is …
Rants
When I first got into wine as an enthusiastic youth I used to have a bit of a thing for Australian wines. I would hate to classify all Australian …
Drivel
It suddenly occurs to me that I’ve been keeping this blog for a year. I’ve had some great wines during this time and pleasingly few nasty ones. Long may …
