Buying recommendations
Wine recommendations have been a bit thin on the ground in recent months, I’ve just been feeling rotten and even wondrous wine has not been perking me up. However, …
Chablis
I am just drinking another bottle of Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Cote Bouguerots” 2000 from Fevre . I had this last in July. All I can really say to …
France
After our hearty but unchallenging lunch at Chez Yvonne we moved distinctly upmarket to the two-star Au Crocodile. This venerable restaurant (opened in 1971) was all kitted-out to advertise …
France
Four of us traveled to Alsace for a weekend’s dining, what better place to start than one of the most traditional dining establishments in Strasbourg? Chez Yvonne S’Burjerstuwel is …
Alsace
Now that is what a call a fine wine. Jean Boxler hits the spot once again even in this difficult vintage Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg L31D 2003, Domaine Boxler …
Rants
No, it is not being expected to drink Claret; that appalls me. In recent days the head of the Cheshire police force has been calling for an increase in …
Burgundy
Notes have been a bit thin on the ground of late, I am not feeling happy and even the mystic power of wine does little to cheer me. However, …
Burgundy
This is quite the nicest bottle of white Burgundy I’ve had in, oh, a period of time. It is a beast, but is really elegant and refined. Batard-Montrachet Grand …
Cocktails
Dukes hotel bar used to be one of my favourite places. It was certainly the site of one of my favourite things to say, namely: “Two Tanqueray martinis, please”. …
France
We’ve been here before. The owner/chef’s obsession with eating many different breeds of chicken continues to great effect. The first course was a poached egg served in a broth …
