Category: Wine
Rhône
This is raw booze. Sometimes that is nice, but this is just a bit too fiery and far too dull. Lirac “La Reine des Bois” 2005, Domaine de la …
Burgundy
It is so nice to have a drink after being locked up for a week that I will have several. Nice to see a friend and the partner, too. …
Germany
Apricots*. And that is what this wine smells like. Riesling Spatlese Graacher Domprobst 2006, Willi Schaefer A very floral, fruity nose, lots of apricots, with peach and lime hints. …
Buying recommendations
Five more wines from around the web. Volnay Premier Cru Champans 1996, Marquis d’Angerville: I’ve drank all of my 1996 d’Angerville’s, alas, they were very good for what has …
Burgundy
Last night we had only a few options to choose from at Chez Dominique, thanks to their insane pricing policy. We started with a hilariously fine wine which had …
Loire
This is part of our ‘good wine at fifteen quid’ purchase. What a good purchase it was. Savennieres “La Jalousie” 2005, Domaine du Closel/Chateau des Vaults One thing you …
Burgundy
I’ve been given some wine; lucky I was given it as I am broke from ringing up winemakers in France on my mobile, fool that I am, I’ve got …
Bordeaux
I was given this bottle to prove that ‘Claret can be very good’. Now, as I have said before, 1164″]I hate Claret. This makes me wonder why someone would …
Other
I like Collioure, good Collioure obviously, it is a relative bargain for the quality one can obtain. Mas Blanc and Rectorie are the best producers. Collioure “Cosprons Levants” 2002, …
Australia
Well, it only cost seven quid, what can you expect? Riesling Clare Vallet 2006, Tim Adams Quite fruity, quite acidic, quite simple. Slips down reasonably well, though. Its refreshment …
