Beer
I have not posted for a while due to a stinking cold. At least this has allowed me to get plenty of sleep, but feeling like death very slightly …
Germany
Dr Loosen wines can be quite attractive when they are young, but I feel with age they often fail to deliver the goods based on their initial promise. I’m …
Ceramics
I’ve been sent a little gift, hooray! It is a little vase from the Indus valley – Harappan, I’m told, dating from between 1800BCE and 2800BCE. It is only …
Champagne
My chum James had been looking after his young son for the past few days without the aid of his enchanting wife Katie. He managed so admirably a bit …
Egomania
I’m pleased as chips today. Firstly, that august organ The Times published a big picture of me looking terribly cold in the only vaguely photogenic location in horrible, horrible …
Rhône
This afternoon we drink in honour of top chap Roy, whose generous loan has allowed payment of the rent for Elitistreview Towers and so prevented the team from being …
Burgundy
As I lack a comprehensive cellar laid down by wine-loving parents I do not try properly mature wines as often as I would like. Consequently, when Guy and Peter …
Burgundy
For those tired of hearing about 2009 Burgundies you will be pleased to know this is my last report from the offer-season’s tastings. However, even though this was a …
Burgundy
Given my initial article on 2009 Burgundy last summer and the Haynes, Hanson and Clark report a couple of days ago you have probably had enough of me harping …
Burgundy
After returning from my summer holiday I wrote a piece about my initial thoughts on 2009 Burgundy. I’ve just got back from a tasting given by the London wine …