Interview: (Re)Defining the Entre-Deux-Mers, climate change & tasting with...
Driving into the Entre-Deux-Mers region from the north, the vineyards roll out like a bright green deep-pile carpet across the undulating land. It’s hard not to be excited about tasting wines with so...
View ArticleInterview: Jacob Leadley of Hampshire’s Black Chalk Wines… a truly sparkling...
The 2018 summer will be remembered by many farmers as a year of uncompromising drought, comparable with the notorious summer of 1976, indelibly etched on the minds of those who experienced it. Perhaps...
View ArticleNational Curry Week: What wine goes with curry?
As it national curry week, we naturally thought we would indulge in a little wine and spice pairing. It’s not an easy task and some wines that are more delicate or subtle can be totally blown away by...
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Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rosé 2017
When a lingering Indian summer collides with curry week, a blend of nostalgia and thirst summon desire for rosé. This smooth blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette make for a medley of...
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Madlys, Château Sainte-Marie, 2016
65% white sauvignon, 25% gris sauvignon, 10% semillon A different style for this region. A very outstanding terroir of clay and limestone. The name of the parcel is La Roche. Very expressive, much more...
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Château-Sainte-Marie, Vieilles Vignes, Bordeaux Supérieur, 2016 Review
72% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon Dark fruit, very elegant, violets. Ripe but not overripe. 2016 was a cooler vintage than 2015. The 2015 are bigger in fruitiness and ready to drink but the 2016 have...
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Chateau Sainte-Marie 'Alios', Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux 2015 Review
Merlot (74%), Cabernet Sauvignon (21%), petit verdot (10%) A decent combination of dark fruit and spice, chocolate and tannic grip. It is drinking very well now and I have opened with friends who all...
View ArticleInterview: (Re)Defining the Entre-Deux-Mers, climate change & tasting with...
Driving into the Entre-Deux-Mers region from the north, the vineyards roll out like a bright green deep-pile carpet across the undulating land. It’s hard not to be excited about tasting wines with so...
View ArticleInterview: Jacob Leadley of Hampshire’s Black Chalk Wines… a truly sparkling...
The 2018 summer will be remembered by many farmers as a year of uncompromising drought, comparable with the notorious summer of 1976, indelibly etched on the minds of those who experienced it. Perhaps...
View ArticleNational Curry Week: What wine goes with curry?
As it national curry week, we naturally thought we would indulge in a little wine and spice pairing. It’s not an easy task and some wines that are more delicate or subtle can be totally blown away by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rosé 2017
When a lingering Indian summer collides with curry week, a blend of nostalgia and thirst summon desire for rosé. This smooth blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette make for a medley of...
View ArticleBack in Galicia: Sacred steps on the pilgrims path to fine wine
The cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, the final resting place of Saint James, rises out of the landscape, infested with antiquity. The rambling steep streets give way to shafts of dramatic light,...
View ArticleCouvent des Jacobins, Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Louis Jadot, 2015 Review
Feeling perfectly Autumnal with this benchmark classic pinot noir from Louis Jadot. Really bright red fruit, with great structure and lip-smacking food-pairing ability. We served with a vegetable curry...
View ArticleDomaine de la Grande Bauquière, Côtes de Provence Review
Summoning memories of lounging in the Mediterranean azure, this wine will transport you there instantly.
View ArticleCVNE Rioja Reserva 2014 Review
A quality Rioja that never disappoints. This deep, succulent, rich red will take the edge off the hardest day. Lovely complex range of flavours including leather and vanilla from the oak, smooth...
View ArticleWhitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017, New Zealand Review
Classic Sauvignon Blanc from respected Kiwi producer, Whitehaven. A pleasing burst of gooseberry & guava fruits, make this the perfect sit-down-and-chill wine. No complications, this wine is ready...
View ArticlePink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Introduces ‘International Wine...
Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year Introduces International Wine Photography Day on Tuesday 20th November 2018, celebrating all things vinous and the opportunity to win a magnum (150cl) of...
View ArticleWUYI Oolong loose tea review, Fujian, China
This rich but very smooth tea ideal for a mid-afternoon on its own.
View ArticleJasmine Pearls Supreme - Green loose tea from Fujian, China
This light but beautifully perfumed tea is ideal to drink after lunch as a pick-up or for a mid-afternoon.Preparation: 5g or 2tsp per 250ml; temperature of water - 80 C; brewing - 4 mins
View ArticleTwo Head-spinning wineries from Kent, England; the first is Herbert Hall
World-class sparkling wines from the South East of England would have been unspeakable within my own (relatively short) lifetime, but that is no longer the case. Producers like Herbert Hall are working...
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