Burgundy
I’ve been given some wine; lucky I was given it as I am broke from ringing up winemakers in France on my mobile, fool that I am, I’ve got …
Bordeaux
I was given this bottle to prove that ‘Claret can be very good’. Now, as I have said before, 1164″]I hate Claret. This makes me wonder why someone would …
Beer
Lawks, this is 9%, just what I need on a boring afternoon. Chimay Bleu 2007, 9% abv A rich, malty nose, bursting with goodness. This doesn’t smell that alcoholic, …
General
My packet of Lurpak butter has this to say about wonderful, wonderful mashed potato: When it is made properly it is a marvellous thing. I wouldn’t make it with …
General
My packet of Lurpak butter has this to say about wonderful, wonderful mashed potato: When it is made properly it is a marvellous thing. I wouldn’t make it with …
General
I may have had a shitty time at Quick in France, but that made me more depressed than angry. I’ve just witnessed the true anger fast food establishments can …
General
OK, my blog entry title is copied from here, but: Three hundred grams of quite ripe Gorgonzola Dolce slapped a satisfied smile across my face, even though it required …
Other
I like Collioure, good Collioure obviously, it is a relative bargain for the quality one can obtain. Mas Blanc and Rectorie are the best producers. Collioure “Cosprons Levants” 2002, …
Australia
Well, it only cost seven quid, what can you expect? Riesling Clare Vallet 2006, Tim Adams Quite fruity, quite acidic, quite simple. Slips down reasonably well, though. Its refreshment …
Burgundy
I went out to lunch with Peter Sidebotham of Hand Picked Burgundy. We went to Andrew Edmunds. I feel the need to point out I paid for my share …
