Bordeaux
Well, not that over-priced red-stuff. Anyone who buys red Bordeaux either has no taste or should lend me a tenner. The wine: La Tour Blanche 1990 1er Cru Classe …
Alsace
I swore that if I purchased any 2003 European white wines (after my disaster with buying German stuff) I should be mercilessly mocked. So, stick a dunce’s cap on …
Rants
Every single wine book claims to de-mystify wine, be for ‘the common man’ or makes laughable claims about the incredible ubiquity and cheapness of fine wine. I have no …
Sub-interest wine
… Is that people purchase shit wine and expect you to enjoy it. Last night I had the woeful experience of opening my aunt’s christmas present to me: Staton …
Burgundy
The first day of a new month, a new blog and a damned good bottle of Burgundy. Sylvain Cathiard Nuits St Georges Premier Cru Murgers 1999: Cathiard makes beautiful …
