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 …
Germany
We tried this at the London Wine Trade Fair last week and our case was delivered this morning. It is bursting with youthful charm. Riesling Spatlese Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck …
Non-alcoholic
Goroka, the current speciality coffee pod in the Nespresso range is, alas, deeply sub-interest. It is too bitter with no depth of flavour; quite simple and unsatisfying if I …
Buying recommendations
Madeira Boal Reserva 1968, D’Oliveiras: Excellent Madeira that is quite a lovely drink now. Read the note here. £58 from Waitrose Wine Direct. Hermitage 2005, Domaine du Colombier: Affordable …
Beer
I am currently drinking Meantime Brewery IPA, it remains my favourite beer of all time. Earlier I had a bottle of Meantime Oktoberfest-style beer, and it is to that …
Whining
Insomnia is plaguing both the partner and myself. He suggested the following guest article. 10 The Rolling Stones – “Paint it black” 9 Tom Waits – “The piano has …
Rhône
I love Cote-Rotie and Clusel-Roch make properly beautiful wines. Considering this comes from a really ripe vintage it is completely harmonious and deeply charming. It may be a tad …
