Month: May 2008
Germany
I tried this chez Haag with my great chum Gernot Schleiss when we visited in 1998. I knew they were pretty freaking triple-A then, and now I get to …
Australia
I recommended this at the end of last month; I was right. Pinot Noir by Farr 2004, Gary Farr A lovely nose of bright red fruit and, if you …
Burgundy
Christophe Roumier makes damned good wines. This is not pleasing me very much, though, perhaps it is still too young? Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Cras 1996, Domaine G. Roumier …
Rhône
After the ‘Egly-Ouriet being nice’ shocker it is good to get back to some reliably crap producers. The ‘sub-interest’ status of Santa Duc wines is forever assured. Of course, …
Ceramics
We went out shopping today and with only moderate arm-twisting the partner purchased a truly, truly beautiful thing. It is a Sarah-Jane Selwood bowl and looks like this (click …
Champagne
I hosted a wine tasting last night, people didn’t get as many right as I had hoped. Mind you, tasting Champagne is always really foxy, especially when, like these …