Other
I got this from Horrids, of all places, and it only cost me twelve notes. This is Domaine Bunan’s most serious wine. I recall it being slightly anonymous; it …
Cocktails
I really love custard, it is great stuff. So now I am around the neighbours and they have asked if we want to make up our own creamy cocktails …
Australia
We have a few wines planned for tonight, the first of which has been a pleasing surprise. Riesling Spätlese Serringer Schloss Saarstein 2005, Schloss Saarstein Unlike previous bottles of …
Burgundy
When I purchased this in 2004 a noted American wine-critic described this and other wines from the producer as being better than Côte-de-Beaune Grand Crus. You just had to …
Champagne
Today marks six years since my partner moved to England. I wanted to open something good, but I fear I have fallen slightly below par. Champagne Brut Chardonnay 1998, …
Cocktails
Everyone else had an additional drink last night; I wimped out. They looked like this: The most successful attempt (in the middle) was a layer of creme de cacao, …
Cocktails
Tonight’s final cocktail is the Pina Colada . You will need: One and a half shots of coconut rum One and a half shots of pineapple juice Three shots …
Cocktails
I am around the neighbour’s place and they have just mixed me a rather nice cocktail: a Long Island Ice Tea (aka Liit ). To make one you will …
Rhône
I’ve just opened another bottle of Domaine St. Pierre Cornas 1995 from Jaboulet. My last note on it seems pretty accurate to me, so I won’t bother boring you …
Beer
This is another purchase from Sainsburys. I first tried it in Antwerp and must confess to drinking quite a lot of it during the short holiday. Made from wheat, …
