Sweet wines aren’t all that fashionable, but they are delicious. The best sweet wines are among the most complex and concentrated expressions of the vine possible, and in past times…
Incredible sweet wines, from Mullineux and Klein Constantia, including the 1875
In the space of one day I had the chance to try some mind blowing sweet wines, new and old. The first experience was at Klein Constantia. Back in the…
A truly remarkable 6 Puttonyos Tokaji from Dobogó
I made a great discovery tonight. I always love finding new wines that are amazing, like this 6 Puttonyos Tokaji. Dobogó is a small producer in Tokaji, Hungary, with 5…
Pre- and post-run wines from last weekend at Pichon
Last Friday night I stayed at Château Pichon in Pauillac, in preparation for the long run the next day. I was intending to drink very little, but in the end…
The incomparable Yquem 1986
This was the star wine in a star line-up at Tuesday’s lunch. Just thrillingly good. Chateau d’Yquem 1986 Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Powerful, spicy and intense with lovely flavours of marmalade,…
On sweetness
I love Alsace wines. More so for just having come back from this most beautiful of wine regions. When can I visit again? I want to plan another trip. One…
Vin de Constance, one of the world’s great sweet wines
Yesterday I had the chance to taste, for I think the third time, the 2008 Vin de Constance. I didn’t spit my sample. This is one of the world’s great…
Hugel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive
I really like the wines of Alsace. It’s a region I’d like to focus on more in the future, because I think it’s seriously underrated and often forgotten. If you…
A brilliantly affordable sweet South African
Very impressed by this affordable sweet wine from South Africa. It’s remarkable value for money. Nuy Red Muskadel NV South Africa 16% alcohol. This is something a bit different: an old-fashioned fortified…