Category: Wine
Rhône
When posting my poll of the best Cornas producers I missed out on mentioning M. Vincent Paris. Should I have included him? Read on… Cornas “Granit 60 Vieilles Vignes” …
Buying recommendations
Pouilly-Fuisse “Vieilles Vignes” 2005, Chateau-Fuisse: Pouilly-Fuisse that ages well. Definitely worth snapping up. The note here. £25.80 from Tanners. Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos “Betsek” 1999, Royal Tokaji Wine Company: …
Rhône
From the only affordable producer of Hermitage comes this little cheeky delight. Crozes Hermitage “Cuvee Gaby” 2004, Domaine du Colombier A really refined nose of complex fruit and charming …
Australia
Good as Tim Adams’ Aberfeldy Shiraz is, I think this is my favourite wine from him. I’ve aged earlier vintages for 10+ years and been impressed by the result. …
Australia
I like Tim Adams’ wines very much. They are good and he doesn’t charge the earth for them; this cost less than a tenner. Clare Valley Shiraz 2005, Tim …
Polls
I was fortunate enough to have another bottle Verset Cornas 1999 last night; it was quite delicious. It made me think about the discussions I’ve had with my wine …
Burgundy
This wine is not only a delight when young, but I’ve had ten-year old bottles that have provided a lot of pleasure. If I like this bottle, I’ll do …
Australia
The basic By Farr Pinot was most impressive, this prestige cuvee is a step ahead. Pinot Noir “Sangreal” 2006 By Farr Lovely, sophisticated fruit on the nose. It has …
Loire
My mother and step-father had this in their wine cupboard, I insisted we try it. Perhaps that was my first mistake. Coteaux du Layon Beaulieu 1974, Les Caves de …
Rhône
This is even better than the 1999 I popped recently, and that was a screamingly good bottle of wine. Papa Verset is greatly missed. Cornas 1998, Noel Verset A …
