Category: Alsace
Alsace
A few good things yesterday. I am afraid I got rather drunk so notes will be brief. The Clos St. Hune was most disappointing. Grande Annee 1996, Bollinger Perfectly …
Alsace
… But, bollocks, I am going to try. This really is the cat’s arse, opened to have with pan-fried foie gras Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Vendanges Tardives “Trie Speciale” …
Alsace
The wines of Bruno Sorg are great value, always worth a punt when you see them. This is particularly true of this wine and the old vines flavour. Riesling …
Alsace
Live tasting notes from Fortnum and Mason’s wine bar. I have internet access down here so here goes on the wines we are drinking. Pinot Gris Vieille Vigne 2005, …
Alsace
The drugs that have improved my mood and made me perky enough to enjoy wine again have also made me violently sick. I am afraid these tasting notes comes …
Alsace
Now that is what a call a fine wine. Jean Boxler hits the spot once again even in this difficult vintage Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg L31D 2003, Domaine Boxler …
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Hermitage La Chapelle 1988, Jaboulet Slightly high-toned nose, it is a bit cheesy too. Not much fruit. Palate is a bit tough and dry and also lacks a bit …
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Well, the first two bottles we had by the pool. I wanted to see what Jacques thought of Bannockburn as Gary Farr, the winemaker of Bannockburn, has done some …
Alsace
Last night as I dozed in bed I started thinking about one of my favourite producers: Jean Boxler. As well as being a charming fellow, he has made some …
Alsace
I had a guest yesterday afternoon. Traffic delayed his arrival until it was time to start cooking so he ended up staying for dinner. Riesling Spätlese Serriger Schloss Saarstein …