Burgundy
We had a dinner party last night which was not entirely successful. Our guests brought some lovely wines, but most of the stuff I opened was either awful or …
Champagne
Today marks five years since my partner and I moved in together; a bottle of Champagne seems in order. The wine merchant I got this from claimed on their …
Beer
I am just enjoying a bottle of Fuller’s 1845. On a cold and windy winter’s day this is the ideal beer to drink. It might be a bit soupy, …
Loire
This bottle was an impulse purchase; I like Chenin Blanc and it hangs around forever. Vouvray le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec 1985, S.A. Huët The nose smells of old Chenin Blanc, …
Champagne
New year’s eve is unfolding with some top wines. Only Billecart-Salmon NV Blanc de Blancs to come after this and I am afraid I will be too carried away …
Burgundy
I’d like to wish all of my readers a happy new year. I hope you will be drinking fabulously well tonight; I know I will be. Meursault Tessons Clos …
General
We were given a present by a friend who visited for dinner just before Christmas, some VEP Green Chartreuse. For those who don’t know Chartreuse is a herbal liqueur …
Buying recommendations
Here are some wines that should keep you happy in the new year, one of which I am drinking as I write. Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru 2000, J et F …
Burgundy
We are drinking a couple of quite grand wines to celebrate new year, this one is certainly damned-good. New year is a good time for wine-lovers as all of …
Burgundy
We are having osso buco for dinner tonight, I thought a light red wine would go best with it. Volnay Premier Cru 2004, Marquis d’Angerville The fruit on the …
