Category: Wine
Austria
I hate to say it, but wine is still not really combating my unhappiness. It is certainly nice to drink, but it doesn’t transport me to another place as …
Burgundy
I was advised to decant this for a while. I did and it seems to have worked (to a degree). Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru les Cras 1996, Domaine Roumier A …
Loire
M. Cotat thinks his wines age for a long period of time; I’ve only ever had them young. I’ve always been impressed by their intellectual pleasure. Sancerre “La Grande …
Buying recommendations
Wine recommendations have been a bit thin on the ground in recent months, I’ve just been feeling rotten and even wondrous wine has not been perking me up. However, …
Chablis
I am just drinking another bottle of Chablis Grand Cru Bougros “Cote Bouguerots” 2000 from Fevre . I had this last in July. All I can really say to …
Alsace
Now that is what a call a fine wine. Jean Boxler hits the spot once again even in this difficult vintage Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg L31D 2003, Domaine Boxler …
Burgundy
Notes have been a bit thin on the ground of late, I am not feeling happy and even the mystic power of wine does little to cheer me. However, …
Burgundy
This is quite the nicest bottle of white Burgundy I’ve had in, oh, a period of time. It is a beast, but is really elegant and refined. Batard-Montrachet Grand …
Bordeaux
I only own one bottle of Claret, I hate the stuff. Red Bordeaux is simply dull unless it is fabulously expensive, and most of them are still crap. After …
Australia
I took this to my cellar in France on release and dragged it back on my way to the bin. It isn’t bad at all. Semillon 2000, Moss Wood …