Wine is unusual among drinks on many levels. And one of the most remarkable things about wine is its diversity. It’s a function of the fact that wine quality is…
Two 1996 Bordeaux wines: right and left
Had a splendid afternoon with extended family today. Brother-in-law Beavington was kind enough to open two clarets (three bottles, we got through two of the VCC) from the 1996 vintage….
Terra Lemnia, a lovely pair of Greek wines from Limnos
Terra Limnia is a new producer making impressive wines from local varieties grown on the island of Limnos. They’re made by Vicky Samaras (ex-pat Greek) and Jonas Newman of Hinterland…
Domaine Saparale ‘Le Saparale’ 2012, a lovely Corsican red
I’ve had a few really impressive Corsican reds of late. This is a lovely wine, a blend of 80% Sciacarello and 20% Nieulluccio, which spends 6 months in oak. Domaine…
Some thoughts on GM technology
So yesterday I took part in a careers session for the brightest and best undergraduates in plant sciences at the Gatsby summer school. Held at the lovely Hawkhills centre near…
Careers advice…from me?
As I write I am on a train heading to York, where I will be taking part in a careers session for a group of 80 high acheiveing graduate plant…