Very interested to try this pair of wines made by Gerard Bertrand, and stocked by UK retailer Marks & Spencer. They’re not what you would associate with the natural wine…
Video: the Real Wine Fair 2012, London
A short film from this year’s Real Wine Fair in London. I hope this captures some of the essence of the fair. Includes footage from the grower’s party. I don’t…
The real wine fair dinner in pictures
Cracking night last night. Dinner with the growers at the Real Wine Fair. 200 people, a gazillion bottles of natural wine, and simple but delicious food. I didn’t take any…
A brief report from day 1 of the Real Wine Fair
Today was day 1 of the Real Wine Fair, held at the rather wonderful subterranean venue of Victoria House in Holborn. I was there to give a seminar, and also…
A natural Burgundy from Alexandre Jouveaux
Some of the most enduring tastes are difficult to acquire. The first time you taste a really strong goat’s cheese, your instinct is to recoil in horror. But persevere, taste…
Tour Trencavel’s Plecandou – a Minervois with no sulfur dioxide added
I really liked this wine. It’s unusual in that it is a natural wine, with no sulfur dioxide added, but which is made by a producer who focuses on conventionally…
The launch of Authentic Wine at Artisan & Vine
Last night we held the launch party for Authentic Wine at Artisan & Vine. The audience was a mix of journalists, retailers and consumers, and we enjoyed a three course…
Georges Descombes Morgon
A fabulous natural expression of Morgon, made without sulfur dioxide and yet still so fresh even a few years on. Georges Descombes Morgon 2007 Beaujolais Fresh, bright and sappy with…
A remarkable natural Barolo
Now this is interesting. I encountered it at the Oslo tasting I’ve been at for the last couple of days. It’s a naturally made Barolo from Giovanni Canonica. He makes…