General drinking
I’m back from my sojourn in Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne. As I indicated in my last post I will not be putting all the notes up instantly, rather two …
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Tomorrow I am off to Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne; oddly enough these are three of my four favourite wine regions. To dine we will be revisiting La Ferme de …
Austria
I’ve enjoyed the last couple of Prager wines, so when I saw this in Fortnum’s I thought it well worth a try. Riesling Smaragd “Stenriegl” 2006, Prager A highly …
Burgundy
But this is quite appealing. Meursault Premier Cru les Poruzots 2002, Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet Huge density of flavour on the nose; ripe lemons and stoniness. There is also a …
Germany
Roman Niewodnicszanski often makes top Riesing, this is no disappointment. Riesling Scharzhofberger “Pergentsknopp” 2005, Van Volxem A lovely nose of sweet citrus fruit with a lovely savoury character.There is …
New Zealand
OK, I admit that very few Sauvignon Blancs do it for me, but this is horrible beyond my powers of description. I’ll give being rude a go, though. Sauvignon …
General
A study has been reported on the BBC that alcohol consumption can lower the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. This is good news for me as there is a …
Recipes
It is so easy and so tasty. You will need the following: 1.8kg chicken, the very best you can find. Organic, free-range chickens taste the best. 125g of unsalted …
Chablis
This was quite delicious with the chicken I roasted earlier. Chablis Grand Cru Preuses 2000, Domaine William Fevre A lovely nose of earthy complexity and plenty of nuttiness. There …
Alsace
Gewurztraminer is one of those grape varieties one either loves or loathes. This is a damned good example that is up for drinking now. Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Altenbourg “Cuvee …
