Category: Wine
Austria
I’ve enjoyed the last couple of Prager wines, so when I saw this in Fortnum’s I thought it well worth a try. Riesling Smaragd “Stenriegl” 2006, Prager A highly …
Burgundy
But this is quite appealing. Meursault Premier Cru les Poruzots 2002, Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet Huge density of flavour on the nose; ripe lemons and stoniness. There is also a …
Germany
Roman Niewodnicszanski often makes top Riesing, this is no disappointment. Riesling Scharzhofberger “Pergentsknopp” 2005, Van Volxem A lovely nose of sweet citrus fruit with a lovely savoury character.There is …
New Zealand
OK, I admit that very few Sauvignon Blancs do it for me, but this is horrible beyond my powers of description. I’ll give being rude a go, though. Sauvignon …
Chablis
This was quite delicious with the chicken I roasted earlier. Chablis Grand Cru Preuses 2000, Domaine William Fevre A lovely nose of earthy complexity and plenty of nuttiness. There …
Alsace
Gewurztraminer is one of those grape varieties one either loves or loathes. This is a damned good example that is up for drinking now. Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Altenbourg “Cuvee …
Germany
We tried this at the London Wine Trade Fair last week and our case was delivered this morning. It is bursting with youthful charm. Riesling Spatlese Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck …
Buying recommendations
Madeira Boal Reserva 1968, D’Oliveiras: Excellent Madeira that is quite a lovely drink now. Read the note here. £58 from Waitrose Wine Direct. Hermitage 2005, Domaine du Colombier: Affordable …
Rhône
I love Cote-Rotie and Clusel-Roch make properly beautiful wines. Considering this comes from a really ripe vintage it is completely harmonious and deeply charming. It may be a tad …
Germany
OK, I know one should really age these things, but when they are young, bursting with fruit and that lovely young ‘puppy fat’ charm it is hard to refuse. …
