Category: Wine
Australia
This is one of Australia’s best wines, it is also a complete bargain at roughly fifteen sheets a bottle. Opened to have with oysters: Colchester No. 2’s are the …
Burgundy
We paid a visit to Oxford yesterday where we ate a truly marvelous chicken. Was nice to see the family. We drank well, too. Morey-Saint-Denis Premier Cru les Ruchots …
Burgundy
The final wine for christmas day. This one is a magnum. Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Gruenchers “Vieille Vigne” 2002, Domaine Fourrier en magnum A bright nose of fresh, ripe …
Germany
Obviously nowhere near as good as the last one, but things that good cannot be drank all of the time. Riesling Spatlese Graacher Domprobst 2006, Willi Schaefer A lovely, …
Alsace
… But, bollocks, I am going to try. This really is the cat’s arse, opened to have with pan-fried foie gras Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Vendanges Tardives “Trie Speciale” …
Burgundy
Many people have raved about the Bret Brothers, and only a slightly smaller number have then gone on to make a joke about their name. This many have lighter-fluid …
Burgundy
Many people have raved about the Bret Brothers, and only a slightly smaller number have then gone on to make a joke about their name. This many have lighter-fluid …
Rhône
Steak mirabeau for dinner tonight, and with it something accessible and fruity. Saint-Joseph “Les Royes” 2004, Domaine Courbis A charming nose of fresh red fruit with a grind of …
Germany
Oh I am sorry for that terrible pun. The wine is not as worrying as the winemaker’s name suggests. This comes from the Franken region so is bottled in …
Burgundy
Back on the booze. Hooray! And it is Burgundy, what more could a chap ask for? Morey-Saint-Denis “Clos Solon” Vieille Vigne 2001, Domaine Fourrier Yum, this smells quite ripe …
