Vinosity
Sherry: Raise a glass together
As we move seamlessly from fino and manzanilla into autumn’s call of amontillado and palo cortado, do our minds turn south to Jerez where today’s temperature is 30˚C as opposed...
Sherry: Raise a glass together
As we move seamlessly from fino and manzanilla into autumn’s call of amontillado and palo cortado, do our minds turn south to Jerez where today’s temperature is 30˚C as opposed...
The Judgement of Paris, The Historic 1976 Tasting that Revolutionized Wine
Such was the title of George M Taber’s book, published in 2005 by Scribner and never out of print. It features California and its wines in the second half of...
The Judgement of Paris, The Historic 1976 Tasting that Revolutionized Wine
Such was the title of George M Taber’s book, published in 2005 by Scribner and never out of print. It features California and its wines in the second half of...
The New Life of Chenin Blanc
It is doubtful that there has been a greater transformation – in terms of quality, reputation and price – in any wine-producing country in the past three decades than in...
The New Life of Chenin Blanc
It is doubtful that there has been a greater transformation – in terms of quality, reputation and price – in any wine-producing country in the past three decades than in...
Important Reminders
That most readable of wine wordsmiths, Johnny Ray of the Spectator, caught my eye (again) last month. Empty wine bottles were the subject. Recycling was the context. Putting on a...
Important Reminders
That most readable of wine wordsmiths, Johnny Ray of the Spectator, caught my eye (again) last month. Empty wine bottles were the subject. Recycling was the context. Putting on a...
Love Them Doux - Why are Vins Doux Naturels so under-appreciated?
Roussillon is the home of a vinous delight that is sadly underrated and under-appreciated. I am talking about vin doux, or to give it its generic and rather cumbersome name,...
Love Them Doux - Why are Vins Doux Naturels so under-appreciated?
Roussillon is the home of a vinous delight that is sadly underrated and under-appreciated. I am talking about vin doux, or to give it its generic and rather cumbersome name,...
Fiona Morrison MW Meets Ronan Sayburn MS
In between writing up her tasting notes for Bordeaux’ 2019 En Primeurs (‘Gorgeous wines’), Fiona Morrison has had a busy week spreading the news about the latest version of 10...
Fiona Morrison MW Meets Ronan Sayburn MS
In between writing up her tasting notes for Bordeaux’ 2019 En Primeurs (‘Gorgeous wines’), Fiona Morrison has had a busy week spreading the news about the latest version of 10...
Tales of Michael Broadbent
A few weeks ago I gave a webinar to the members of 67 Pall Mall on the theme of ‘Tales of Michael Broadbent’. Michael has been my inspiration and my...
Tales of Michael Broadbent
A few weeks ago I gave a webinar to the members of 67 Pall Mall on the theme of ‘Tales of Michael Broadbent’. Michael has been my inspiration and my...
Famous Faces and Names
I was nearly blown off my sherry ladder last month. Reorganizing my wine cellar, I came across a neatly hand-written label stating ‘Mid 19th century Sherry’. Sourced via La Vigneronne,...
Famous Faces and Names
I was nearly blown off my sherry ladder last month. Reorganizing my wine cellar, I came across a neatly hand-written label stating ‘Mid 19th century Sherry’. Sourced via La Vigneronne,...
Spring Scents
For many of us, this Corona time is as if someone had pushed the pause button on our lives. I don’t think I have spent two months in a row...
Spring Scents
For many of us, this Corona time is as if someone had pushed the pause button on our lives. I don’t think I have spent two months in a row...
Barbaresco Asili: No More Refined Barbaresco!
What might be the best descriptor to describe the Barbaresco wines of the Asili cru? If you listen to what the local producers have to say, the choice appears to...
Barbaresco Asili: No More Refined Barbaresco!
What might be the best descriptor to describe the Barbaresco wines of the Asili cru? If you listen to what the local producers have to say, the choice appears to...
A Wine Cellar in Lockdown, Take Two – Memories are Made of This
Steven Spurrier makes some more lucky finds in his cellar Eric Sauter, my Académie Internationale du Vin (AIV) colleague and co-owner of Domaine Mondivin, whose superb Cabernet Franc wines I...
A Wine Cellar in Lockdown, Take Two – Memories are Made of This
Steven Spurrier makes some more lucky finds in his cellar Eric Sauter, my Académie Internationale du Vin (AIV) colleague and co-owner of Domaine Mondivin, whose superb Cabernet Franc wines I...
It’s ‘En Rama’ Time!
Hands up all those who have enjoyed a copita or two of sherry in the last 24 hours? Good. One hand up if you have a glass of fino or...
It’s ‘En Rama’ Time!
Hands up all those who have enjoyed a copita or two of sherry in the last 24 hours? Good. One hand up if you have a glass of fino or...
