Category: Wine
Germany
The Bandol wasn’t good enough, time for something that is definitely good! Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Oberhäuser Brücke 2004, Helmut Dönnhoff This smells really bright, fresh and fruity. Not much …
Other
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 …
