Category: Wine
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I am a big fan of Bandol, they are lovely when they are old. They can also be quite a lot of fun when they are young. 2001 was …
Buying recommendations
This month’s buying recommendations include some bargains from Howard Ripley. Clos Vougeot Grand Cru 2001, Rene Engel: Sadly no longer with us, Philippe Engel used to be one of …
Australia
Bannockburn are one of my favourite Australian producers. The winemaker, Gary Farr, has worked many vintages at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and with Alain Graillot in Crozes-Hermitage. These influences …
Burgundy
The 2002s from Daniel Barraud were quite excellent for Pouilly-Fuissé; I put a few bottles in my cellar. When I saw the first 2004 on the shelf of Lea …
Germany
I am ashamed to admit this is the first 2005 German wine I have tried. I’d heard it was a good vintage, and this wine seems to bear that …
Australia
I’ve recommended this in the past, it is a real bargain. Quality dry Riesling for around an Ayrton (Ayrton Senna, tenner). Mesh Eden Valley Riesling 2005, Grosset/Hill Smith It …
Loire
I was first introduced to Savennières on a trip to the Loire. We visited Pierre Soulez first and I was instantly sold on his wines. They are very concentrated …
Australia
I have many memories of drinking this wine is the past; I’ve even had some old bottles that I have thought are quite good. It has always been a …
Australia
Fourteen quid well spent on this. It has some real character. Local Growers Semillon 2002, Rockford There is a honeyed, waxy character to the nose. It also has good …
Australia
The two Australian wines I had planned to have with dinner bored the tits off me. Chardonnay 2003, Cullen Soft melon fruit on the nose, some wood too. It …
