Popped down to the White Horse at Hedgerley with two of my brothers-in-law today, to sample some of the guest ales. British ales are among the world’s best beers, but…
On dog ownership…
Going back a few years, I used to include a lot more non-wine-related material in my blog. Truly unprofessional, I admit. But I think it’s important. As a reader, I…
Two fantastic Chardonnays from Yabby Lake
Just tried these two brilliant Chardonnays from Tom Carson at Yabby Lake. Two more examples of the amazing revolution in Aussie Chardonnay that has taken place over the last few years….
Are ultra expensive wines worth it?
I was asked a question by a journalist today: Our readers want to live vicariously: What does a $30,000 bottle of wine taste like? Do wine experts appreciate them significantly…
Tunquen: impressive boutique winery from Chile
At last! I have found something high-end and exciting from Chile, after a string of near misses and disappointments. It’s a new-ish boutique winery, Tunquen. You can find their website…
Lunch at Arbutus with Marimar Torres
Had lunch today with Marimar Torres and her daughter Cristina at Arbutus, in Soho. It was my first visit to Arbutus, and I loved the food, although the dining room…
Video: Hemel en Aarde, one of South Africa’s most dynamic wine regions
Here’s a film I made last week in Hemel en Aarde, which is one of South Africa’s most dynamic wine regions. It has come a long way in the last…
Where does the world’s best cheap wine come from?
Where does the world’s best cheap red wine come from? Spain. It’s official. I’m on a plane at the moment, sitting in the back, and expecting bad wine. But the…
Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs 1997
This MCC (Methode Cap Classique, a term used for traditional method sparkling wines from South Africa) deserves a post of its own. It’s 15 years old (almost 16) and it’s…