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…
The iPhone 6
The iPhone 6. I remember when it first came out. I was at an event and a tech journalist had one, before its general release, for review purposes. I had…
Cabernet Franc: Domaine Filliatreau Saumur Champigny 2014
Cabernet Franc is a grape variety that has been growing on me. It’s often thought of as in the shadow of its talented son, Cabernet Sauvignon. But in some ways,…