Category: Germany
Burgundy
We had a dinner party last night which was not entirely successful. Our guests brought some lovely wines, but most of the stuff I opened was either awful or …
Germany
The first of ten non-school nights. We start slowly with this delicate little number. Riesling Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Spätlese 1996, Karthäuserhof The nose shows some good maturity along with fresher …
Germany
I am back drinking again! Hooray! A modest little number to get me warmed up. Very good things have been said about the 2005 vintage in Germany. This was …
Germany
This was eight quid from Waitrose; what a lovely wine for the price. Riesling Rudensheimer Rosengarten Kabinett 2005. J. Leitz A very peachy nose, it smells floral and slightly …
Germany
This was eight quid from Waitrose; what a lovely wine for the price. Riesling Rudesheimer Rosengarten Kabinett 2005, J. Leitz A very peachy nose, it smells floral and slightly …
Burgundy
At the quite brilliant two-star Mugaritz we had three nice things, all much better than the dross Albarino we were generally obliged to order. Savennières Trie Speciale 2000, Domaine …
Germany
Most of the wine we drank in the Basque country was so deeply sub-interesting I couldn’t be bothered to write them up. We did have a few things worthy …
Germany
One of the best tastings I have ever attended was at Thanisch; great wines were shown by the charming owner. There are two Thanischs is Bernkastel, this is the …
Germany
The Bandol wasn’t good enough, time for something that is definitely good! Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Oberhäuser Brücke 2004, Helmut Dönnhoff This smells really bright, fresh and fruity. Not much …
Germany
I am ashamed to admit this is the first 2005 German wine I have tried. I’d heard it was a good vintage, and this wine seems to bear that …