South Africa
I am reporting on a couple of wines The Editor and I drank to celebrate the 19th anniversary of him moving to the UK: Ian Naudé Old Vine Chenin …
General drinking
A brief report on the wines consumed by The Editor and I over the Christmas holiday. Christmas Eve Hunting Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2018, Kumeu River Lovely restrained, nutty, savoury …
South Africa
Some wines are just mad and when I heard the details of Ian Naude’s White Blend Reserve I thought its production was one of those differently sane enterprises. I …
Champagne
Gratien Cuvée Paradis 2008, the Prestige Cuvée from one of my favourite Champagne producers, is a great gift to receive. Even better to get a bottle of 2008, a …
Australia
I have mentioned on countless occasions that I am not the biggest fan of Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines, however Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet is one that really tickles my …
South Africa
Craven The Firs Syrah was a recommendation from Helen, a wine advisor at Handford’s shop. She helped make it so I suppose she should know if it is any …
Champagne
Hebrart ‘Noces de Craie’ 2015 was a test for my schoolboy French. ”Nuptials of chalk” was my best guess, which seemed a bit weird. Luckily I had upgraded my …
South Africa
Rabelais from Thelema Mountain Vineyards is widely thought to be one of South Africa’s best Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. It is grown in the Stellenbosch viticultural area where South African …
Champagne
Vintage Gratien Champagne is one of the handful of advantages of being a member of the Wine Society as they are the UK agent and no one else sells …
Cocktails
After the utter horror of the filthy, repellent Rathfinny Blanc des Noirs 2015 – fucking shit that was horrible – I vowed to report on another drink within five …
