Category: Wine
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 …
Burgundy
I went out to lunch with Peter Sidebotham of Hand Picked Burgundy. We went to Andrew Edmunds. I feel the need to point out I paid for my share …
Other
The generic Bandol from Tempier, they really have cleaned up their act (and their wines) in recent years. Bandol 2005, Domaine Tempier A clean nose of prune-y fruit and …
Champagne
I tried this at the London Wine and Spirit’s Trade Fair last year, I was impressed. I am pleased the partner has purchased a few bottles. Bit pricy, mind. …
Champagne
This wine came in distinctly silly packaging, but after the successes of some recent 1996 fizz I thought it would be a suitably grand and celebratory wine to pop …
Rhône
Jaboulet went through a bad patch in the late 90s, 2003 supposedly marks their return to form. This is better than previous vintages for a few years, but it …
Buying recommendations
This month I have buying recommendations for you, a few of which I’ve opened in the last few days. Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Vendange Tardive Trie Speciale 2004, Domaine …
Alsace
A few good things yesterday. I am afraid I got rather drunk so notes will be brief. The Clos St. Hune was most disappointing. Grande Annee 1996, Bollinger Perfectly …
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 …
