I was reminded last night about how bubbles aren’t really a property of a Champagne (or sparkling wine). I poured the same Champagne into two different glasses. In one, the…
Three lovely wines from Čotar, Slovenia
These are interesting wines. And no, not in the English sense, where, when asked our opinion of wines that we don’t really like, out of politeness we say, ‘interesting’, in…
Gamay Focus 11, Château de Beauregard Fleurie Poncié 2013
Continuing the Gamay journey, it’s back to Beaujolais. This Fleurie is from a sixth-generation family producer, and the vineyard is managed to promote microbial life, although it isn’t certified organic….
In beer school with Meantime Brewery
Tonight I headed into the wilds of Greenwich to the Meantime Brewery, to go back to school. For one evening only. My mission was to learn more about the process…
Champagne R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
I’m getting into grower Champagne at the moment. Some stunning wines, often at very good prices. This lovely: it’s from R&L Legras in Chouilly, the most northerly village in the…
Domaine Jamet Côtes du Rhône 2008
This is the sort of wine I just love, even though it’s one that probably needs to be drunk up now. It’s inexpensive but it’s authentic. It tastes of where…
A new South African great: Savage Follow The Line 2014
This is sensational. It’s a new red wine from Duncan Savage, and it’s a blend of 58% Cinsault, 21% Grenache and 21% Syrah. We were served it blind and I…
Three Jura wines: Lucien Aviet Trousseau, Domaine Labet Poulsard and Jacques Puffeney Chardonnay
At Daniel Primack’s home we consumed a number of wine wines yesterday, including this triplet from the Jura. The first two were from Daniel’s cellar; the third was brought by…
Champagne Bérêche et Fils Campania Remensis Extra Brut Rosé
Today I lunched with some good friends. We kicked off with a rather special grower Champagne, that I reckon is one of the best rosé Champagnes that I’ve had. It’s…