Was glad to catch this film on my last flight. It’s a French film set in Burgundy, and it’s probably the most gorgeously wine-focused film I’ve seen: even more so…
Japan eating: Omi beef sukiyaki at Restaurant Moroshima
Another great meal in Japan; another stop in this great gastronomic journey. This time, Omi beef sukiyaki at Restaurant Morishima, in Omi-hachaman in the Shiga prefecture not far from Kyoto….
IPNC: the non-Oregon Pinot Noirs
One of the great things about the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) is the chance to taste a wide range of Pinot Noirs from around the world. I’ve already written…
Jurtschitsch Pot des Fleurs Grüner Veltliner ‘Ernte’ 2014 Austria
Amphorae are all the rage, and sometimes – as in this case – the hype around their use is justified. This Pot Des Fleurs is a beautiful wine that has…
It’s all about balance
As a wine journalist, I’m always excited by new things. The latest. The trendiest. The novel. People at the extremes. That’s good: these things are all exciting. Change is part…
Ambriel Blanc de Blancs 2010 England
Really impressed with this new release from Ambriel, a sparkling wine producer based in Sussex. It has spent 5.5 years on its lees, and is the first vintage wine that…
Torre de Oña Martelo Reserva 2012 Rioja, Spain
This is a new wine from La Rioja Alta’s sister property in Rioja, Torre de Oña. They bought the estate in 1995 with a view to doing something a bit…
An amazing meal at Houraiken, Nagoya, with Japanese wine
Hot on the heels of one of the most memorable meals of my life a few days ago in Tokyo, I had a very special experience last night, dining at…
New releases from Kutch: truly elegant Californian Pinot Noir
The new releases from Jamie Kutch are out. You can read more about him here: he’s making particularly elegant expressions of Pinot Noir from northern California, and also a lovely…