Buying recommendations
The buying recommendations are a bit early this month. This is partly because I am bored and stuck in front of the computer whilst the cleaner is working her …
Burgundy
I visited Domaine Vincent Dancer last summer and was very impressed. So when I saw some of his wines for sale from Four Walls Wine I thought they would …
Spirits
My dear partner has ordered some useful drinks: VEP Chartreuse I have mentioned recently. Those crazy monks also make fruit liqueurs (shown in the foreground) which are useful for …
London
I met up with my step-father today, we both thought La Gavroche seemed like a good place for lunch so that is where we met up. It was a …
Alsace
I had a guest yesterday afternoon. Traffic delayed his arrival until it was time to start cooking so he ended up staying for dinner. Riesling Spätlese Serriger Schloss Saarstein …
Burgundy
The first offers for 2005 Burgundy are coming out around now. All I can say is, “Fill your boots, this is a great vintage”. For those who missed them …
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, …
