Category: Wine
Champagne
For some reason (not, I hope, being paranoid schizophrenic) I have come to the conclusion that 2002 is going to be the next proper Champagne vintage after 1996. I …
Champagne
On New Year’s Eve we opened three bottles of Champagne. They were all completely ruined. This was particularly annoying when one of them was Salon 1990 and another was …
Australia
I’ve never had a Gary Farr white wine before. This is slightly Burgundian. Chardonnay 2006, By Farr A fresh, bright nose of lemon fruit. There is some weight here. …
Burgundy
This was a christmas present, but I already own a bottle so I thought I would open it to have with our 5kg, organic, free-range chicken. I love Ramonet …
Australia
I got a bottle of this for my mother’s birthday. I hope she likes it as much as I do. Pinot Noir “Sangreal” 2003, By Farr This is highly …
Alsace
My first wine in almost three weeks. There will be a lot more following on today. Riesling Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2003 , Domaine Bruno Sorg A ripe, citrus, peachy …
Champagne
1996 was such a great vintage in Champagne. All that acidity which causes so many problems in wines from other regions really works a treat here. Grand Millesime 1996, …
Buying recommendations
Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens 2002, de Montille: One of my favourite recent acquisitions. Top Pommard. £50 from The Wine Society. Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Moss Wood: One of …
Buying recommendations
Pommard Premier Cru Rugiens 2002, de Montille: One of my favourite recent acquisitions. Top Pommard. £50 from The Wine Society. Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Moss Wood: One of …
Alsace
We popped a few bottles for my birthday last Saturday. It was great to have dinner and some serious wine with friends. Sadly at the end of the evening …
