Germany
The Bandol wasn’t good enough, time for something that is definitely good! Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Oberhäuser Brücke 2004, Helmut Dönnhoff This smells really bright, fresh and fruity. Not much …
Other
I am a big fan of Bandol, they are lovely when they are old. They can also be quite a lot of fun when they are young. 2001 was …
Buying recommendations
This month’s buying recommendations include some bargains from Howard Ripley. Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2001, Rene Engel: Sadly no longer with us, Philippe Engel used to be one of …
Fast food
On Friday night we visited Haché in Camden, it is a gourmet burger establishment. As usual I looked at the wine list first, which was laughably poor, but I …
Australia
Bannockburn are one of my favourite Australian producers. The winemaker, Gary Farr, has worked many vintages at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and with Alain Graillot in Crozes-Hermitage. These influences …
Burgundy
The 2002s from Daniel Barraud were quite excellent for Pouilly-Fuissé; I put a few bottles in my cellar. When I saw the first 2004 on the shelf of Lea …
Germany
I am ashamed to admit this is the first 2005 German wine I have tried. I’d heard it was a good vintage, and this wine seems to bear that …
Cocktails
Tomorrow I’ll be meeting a friend who I have not seen for seven years. He works in St. James’s so this is a perfect opportunity to go to Dukes …
Australia
I’ve recommended this in the past, it is a real bargain. Quality dry Riesling for around an Ayrton (Ayrton Senna, tenner). Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2005, Grosset/Hill Smith It …
Rants
At the beginning of October we are travelling to the Basque country. We have been there before and it is one of the best places for eating in the …
