Category: Wine
Port
The local ‘priced like Harrods’ shop in our development had this at a very reasonable price. I think a bottle of port is a hilarious thing to be drinking …
Burgundy
I purchased this on the off-chance, it has delivered. Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens 2003, de Montille There is a an obvious degree of heroism to this nose. It says, …
United States
We picked this up in Washington DC when we went on our little holiday out there. This has aged faster than I’d have expected but it is still rather …
Rhône
I’ve seen this wine on sale precisely once; I purchased it then and there. It has been in the cellar since then and ten years seems a good age …
Burgundy
Our great chum Gernot was visiting from Austria, to celebrate this we decided to hold a Burgundy tasting with the theme above. Sometimes, as I am sure you are …
Rhône
My chum Jeremy suggested we go and try this at the Ampuis wine market many years ago. I am glad he did, it has provided much in the way …
Alsace
I’ve just smelled this and I’m totally taken with it. Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg L31E 2004, Albert Boxler A heady, opulent nose of rich fruit and powerful minerality. The …
Australia
We had pot roast lamb with Dan and ‘Non Stinky’ Jeff last night, they brought this around to drink after dinner. Shame we didn’t have any cheese to go …
Burgundy
The question is, how much better village Burgundy can you get? None, none more better. Morey-Saint-Denis 2002, Domaine Dujac This nose is alive with ripe, charming fruit. Once again …
Buying recommendations
Fascinating to try, and good to have something in such rude good health after nine years. Meursault Premier Cru Perrieres 2000, Pierre Matrot A very linear, direct and focussed …