Month: February 2007
Australia
This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc from the Clare Valley. One of the things I like about Tim Adams’ wines I like is that he …
Recipes
This is a slight variation on the traditional recipe, but my minor changes are only designed to add flavour. I have to say I am not sure where one …
Loire
Sadly, not as good as the last two. It is a half bottle, though; we won’t have to suffer too much. Yves’ brother, Pierre Soulez, makes utterly brilliant Savennières …
Germany
After the disappointment of the Schloss Arsebiter 2005s it is a distinct pleasure to try something as utterly wonderful as this. Riesling Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Spätlese 2005, Fritz Haag Wow, …
Champagne
I talked the partner into buying a bottle of this, twenty year old sparkling Vouvray. I told him they can be really good, and well worth the risk of …
Beer
I saw this for the first time in my local Sainsburys. I’ve never tried it before so thought I’d give it a whirl. Harviestoun are based in Alva, Scotland. …
General
These fruit liqueurs are great for turning awful wine into a nice drink. If you have cheap white wine or fizz they can be rescued by adding a dash …
Australia
Last night we celebrated the birthday of one of our neighbours; such lovely people. Vintage Champagne 1998, Pol Roger The nose has a lot of fruit, redcurrants and raspberries. …
Fast food
Last weekend we took some people to La Porchetta. This time we went to the Islington branch. The food was, once again, high quality and I can highly recommend …
Burgundy
Yesterday’s dinner party started at half six and went on until four in the morning, cripes! No wonder I felt a tad the worse for wear this morning. Champagne …