Category: Germany
Germany
For my third birthday dinner I am going out for Thai food – I don’t think that really matches with wine. Maybe the Thai Shiraz they offer might work: …
Drivel
Today is my third birthday and, after a month of having major mental health issues, I am determined to have a good time. Later today I will be going …
Germany
When I first tasted 2011 German Rieslings at Howard Ripley’s event I was taken with how gloriously drinkable they appeared to be. I’ve now tried a few that have …
Burgundy
Captain Peter came around for lunch the other day – my did we eat and drink well! The wines ended at a screaming, literally SCREAMING, peak of brilliance, but …
Burgundy
Yesterday Dani and I travelled into London to meet James, Katie and Peter for a spot of delicious lunch and a bit of incredibly fine Burgundy. Every wine delivered …
Alsace
Last night the Elitistreview boys had a field-trip to Winchester’s Kyoto Kitchen to dine and drink with Simon and Gordon, from Stone, Vine and Sun, and Susie and Peter, …
Buying recommendations
Howard Ripley’s 2011 German tasting was one of the most pleasurable things I’ve ever done in public. The wines were incredible, showing this to be a very high class …
Burgundy
On Sunday we were delighted to host James Hardy, fellow ex-Captain of the Oxford blind tasting team and all-round top chap. If his employers are reading this you should …
Burgundy
On Sunday we had great fun hosting Guy Dennis and his fiancée Marie-Pierre. It was great that Guy had found a partner so charming and generally lovely. Shame only …
Burgundy
The charming Ricard Sariola joined Dani and I to celebrate St George’s day with a wing rib of beef. Roast beef is about as English as things get and …
