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Four and a half years on
United States

Four and a half years on

25 December 2009 No Comments
This was one of the first wines I reported on. Back then I said it needed food with unbound proteins and it seemed to work a treat with braised …
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Ceramics

My christmas present

25 December 2009 No Comments
In addition to some Cedric Bouchard fizz I was given this lovely Chris Keenan pot. It is one of the best things I’ve seen by him in a while. …
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This is not what I had expected, or indeed hoped for
Burgundy

This is not what I had expected, or indeed hoped for

25 December 2009 2 Comments
It has been a mixed day for wine. Oxidised Sorg and Weinbach (bloody Inedit 2000 of all things, I was vexed) started things off. This was followed by winemaker …
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This makes for a merry christmas
Burgundy

This makes for a merry christmas

25 December 2009 1 Comment
This may only be a village wine but it is out where the big dogs eat. I love the finesse of Roulot’s wines. Meursault les Tessons Clos de Mon …
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Let the celebrations commence!
Burgundy

Let the celebrations commence!

24 December 2009 No Comments
OK, not quite christmas day yet but with a bottle of Burgundy to hand every day feels a bit like a holiday. This was an absolute bargain. Auxey-Duresses Premier …
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Wine with turkey
General

Wine with turkey

21 December 2009 5 Comments
I got an email asking what wine to have with turkey. Bloody hell. I would have the wine that is being served by friends who are cooking goose, duck, …
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Burgundy

I used to buy so much of this

19 December 2009 No Comments
When I was at Oxford I could not resist buying Ramonet wines, I bloody loved them. I was always a bit surprised that none of my chums really found …
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The best village-level Cote de Nuits wines
Burgundy

The best village-level Cote de Nuits wines

18 December 2009 4 Comments
My last poll about Burgundy was a pretty poor effort. It has been pointed out to me, and I agree, that we need more in-depth analysis to determine exactly …
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Which Cote de Nuits village makes your favourite red wines?
Burgundy

Which Cote de Nuits village makes your favourite red wines?

17 December 2009 4 Comments
My poll question is as simple as that, pick your favourite Cote de Nuits wine village. Simple question, bloody hard to answer. I have had lovely, sexy, thrilling wines …
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Its personality is branded across itself
Alsace

Its personality is branded across itself

17 December 2009 No Comments
We are told the Grand Cru Brand is best for Pinot grape varieties? Does pretty well with Riesling too. This is a vivid, lively example of utter pleasure. Riesling …
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