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Wine Tasting Slovenian StyleThe wines of Miha Batic a natural wine producer in Slovenia; photos and tasting notes taken while sampling the wines in the vineyard.
Wine Tasting Tuscan StyleOpening with the ‘basic’ wines he was almost apologetic at their simplicity. Personally I found them a delight; no idea of price at the time (the top of the range comes in at a very reasonable €20 cellar door) but to a bottle these ‘lesser’ wines were lovely, offering a balanced richness, a true regional acidic streak in the RI.VA.LE Chianti and a touch riper, softer palate to the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.
A Raw Taster - Sampling Natural Wines in SloveniaThis little place, the Slovenian equivalent of neighbouring Italy’s Agriturismo, has the most stunning view. Just below the veranda vines hug the hillside. Across the valley
Reviewing the Wines of Chêne BleuThere really is a blue oak tree in this southern Rhone wine estate. An ancient oak presiding over the 87 acre vineyard, restored medieval priory and
The Very Best English Sparkling WinesThe Judgement of Parsons Green – not perhaps having the same lustre as the famous Judgement of Paris – but this yearly event pitches English sparkling
Lunch at the Port HouseWhat defines a great meal? Is it just the food? Maybe the drinks consumed adds a little, perhaps the ambiance of the restaurant matters more. Importantly
Coffee and Caffeine part from wine and the rehydrating need for water there is little else I drink. The occasional rum and coke perhaps, an odd cocktail if it’s
The Pig, BrockenhurstI’ve a copy of the wine list in front of me. It is rather interesting. (Envisage if you will a pointy bearded gentlemen stroking said beard
Wild Over Pinot GrisFinally I’ve joined the Wine Society. The application went in just before Christmas, the first order arriving not long after. The reason for joining was simple;
Craft Beer WorldThe last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe, with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from Copenhagen
FSWine Four Seasons Wine and Food twitter tasting you say; wines and notes and things flying through the ether as questions are sent to the hosts? Sounds enormous fun… shame I can’t
Port and the Douro by Richard MaysonI’ve a single bottle of port remaining in the cellar. When I say cellar, any visions you have of extensive cobweb lined, dust encrusted racks of
Sevilen Winery, TurkeyA set of six photographs from a visit at the Sevilen Winery, just outside Izmir in Turkey; a prime grape-growing region, Mediterranean climate an’ all. “In
EWBC 2012 - The Wine and Food of TurkeyThe EWBC conferences bring together the most generous of souls; I’m yet to meet a wine lover who doesn’t delight in sharing the bottle in his
Courvoisier Punch RecipeA quick and easy to prepare punch, perfect for the party season. Or up the Courvoisier ratio and serve as a more potent cocktail. Courvoisier Punch
Domaine Seguela Les Candalieres 2007
Over all the months and years of my wine drinking and critiquing I might just have narrowed down my favourite style of red. Don’t misunderstand thoughRead More
Vineyard Flowers, Vina Pomal, Spain
Sunday Wine Shot 004 A simple flower arrangement in the ‘hut’ located in the Vina Pomal vineyards, Rioja, Spain. Brings back memories of a fabulous lunchRead More
Mas Amiel 2008 Vin Doux Natural
What do I know about Maury? Well, it’s a Vin Doux Natural – meaning it’s a sweet wine where the fermentation is halted leaving a littleRead More
1000 Great Wines That Won’t Cost a Fortune
1000 Great Wines That Won’t Cost a Fortune From the World’s Best Wineries Such a world encompassing work has called on some of the top writers;Read More
Cellar Stairs, Kante Winery, Fruili, Italy
Sunday Wine Shot 003 The third photo in the series of Sunday wine photographs. The Kante Winery in Fruili, Italy is one of many visited duringRead More
SlurpVision Wine Videos from Online Retailer Slurp
Slurp.co.uk – a rapidly growing, young and dynamic wine company and with over 7,000 wines must be one of the largest online retailers in the UK.Read More
Grape Stucco, Cividale, Italy
Sunday Wine Shot 002 Taking inspiration from my friend Cooksister’s regular Saturday photo slot, this is the second of a regular Sunday posting of a wineRead More
Schioppettino, Ribolla Gialla and Vitovska – Three Terribly Obscure Italian Grapes
If there is one thing to excite a wine lover it is the discovery of a new wine. Whether in the form of travel to anRead More
Coopers, Raimat Winery, Spain
Sunday Wine Shot 001 – Taking inspiration from my good friend Cooksister’s regular Saturday photo slot, this is the first of a regular Sunday posting ofRead More
Bastianich, Friulano
I had no idea where we were; I was a little unsure which day it actually was. But here we were, disgorged from the bus atRead More
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