Another video blog entry – this time, me tasting some rather delicious Rieslings. Perfect for a warm summer weekend like this.
Spotted in a Trimbach: a new-look Diam
Opened a Trimbach Riesling this afternoon to find it had a new-look Diam (taint-free technical cork) in the neck. This Diam has been streaked with brown to make it look…
In the garden, vines and bees
I’ve begun to appreciate bees a great deal more since I read Douglas Coupland’s latest novel. Anyway, there are a lot of them in the garden this year, mainly because…
Day 3 of the London wine fair
Today was the third and final day of the London wine trade fair. There’s so much to see; you can’t hope to do everything, but instead just have to make…
A memorable Jura wine
One of the highlights of the recent ‘Real Wine’ tasting was this superb Jura wine, from Ganevat, whose wines I have just written up on the main wineanorak site. This…
Day 2, wine fair
I’m sneaking in a quick blog post from day 2 of the wine fair. I’m sitting in the access zone, which is the social media hub of the fair. Pictured…
Day 1, London wine trade fair
It has been a long and busy day at the London International Wine Fair. It began early, and Shrek nearly died. He’s our younger cat. As regular readers know, we…
Pennautier Cabardes – brilliant value!
It’s always good to find an affordable wine that really over-delivers. This is fantastic stuff, and it’s an utter bargain. Château de Pennautier 2008 Cabardès, France From a small (500…
Jackson Estate Gum Emperor Pinot Noir
Another good NZ Pinot Noir. It’s Jackson Estate’s Gum Emperor, from Marlborough. While this isn’t New Zealand’s top Pinot Noir region, the best examples are brilliant, and this is one…