Beer
I just love it. The Meantime Brewey hit the spot once again. India Pale Ale 7.5%, Meantime Brewery A delightful, golden hue. Smells richly hopped, full of flowers and …
Rants
At six this morning smoking in public places was banned in England. This includes pubs and even private clubs. Much as I approve of the boozers I visit from …
Recipes
Tonight we made goong cha nam pla again. However, this time we used the biggest king prawns we could find at Borough Market. Turns out this was not optimal, …
Buying recommendations
My apologies for not having recommendations for the last couple of months. I can only plead illness as an excuse. Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva 2001, Fulgni: One for those …
Burgundy
The best premier cru of Pernand-Vergelesses from its best producer in a good year. Should be good, but is it nice? Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru Ile des Vergelesses 2002, Domaine …
Loire
It is weird old stuff, Savennieres, and Eric Morgat is particularly weird. Mind you, so is Soulez. And Baumard. And Papin… Savennieres “L’Enclos” 2004, Eric Morgat Hell’s bells, this …
Loire
L’Homme Vacheron hits the mark once again in this excellent vintage. What good value it is too. Sancerre ‘La Reine Blanche’ 2005, Domaine Vacheron A very gooseberry, floral nose …
Chablis
I’ve had the 2005 of this wine twice, and each time thought it was the best Chablis I have ever tried. 2004 is a less ripe, more ‘classic’ vintage …
Germany
I purchased some of this at an Oxford college tasting where the lovely Katarina Prum was present. I had to go up to her and compliment her on the …
Drivel
I am not sleeping terribly well; I’ve been up before three and unable to get back to sleep the past few nights. To fill the time I’ve been wondering …
