A few weeks ago I posted about the ML wines competition held by Lallemand in Madrid. The results are now out (click on the image below to see it full…
A good inexpensive Portuguese red
I was impressed by this affordable Portuguese red. yes, it has seductive ripe fruit, as you’d expect. But it has more than this: a lovely floral, meaty perfume and nice…
10 Californian Pinot Noirs that will blow your mind
It’s official. California is exciting place for Pinot Noir, and there is now now shortage of elegant, detailed, supple, world class Pinot Noir here, if you look in the right…
Drinking California Pinot Noir history
On Sunday night I was lucky enough to drink two wines that are important bottles in the story of Pinot Noir in California. I was with Raj Parr, Sashi Moorman,…
A Sunday in San Francisco
So, I got a text from Joshua Thomas: ‘Are you interested in brunch?’ Of course! So I headed across town to meet him at Nopalito for a Mexican brunch. The…
Some nice wines with dinner at RN74, San Francisco
So I am in San Francisco, a lovely place to spend a few days. I’m here for the In Pursuit of Balance (IPOB) conference on Monday here in the city….
A lovely no-sulfites MCC from Villiera
Methode Cap Classique, aka MCC, is the South African designation for quality sparkling wines. I was really taken by this example, from Villiera. It’s made without any added sulfur dioxide,…
A brilliant cheap Gamay from the Ardèche
This is fabulous, and it’s cheap. It’s a £5.49 wine that has more than a hint of seriousness, as well as a lot of fun. Marks & Spencer Vin de…
Amazing meal at the Chiltern Firehouse
So, last night, I had a Great Gastronomic Experience. It was at the newly opened restaurant of the Chiltern Firehouse, the new project by star hotelier André Balazs. Nuno Mendes,…