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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
Naked Wines Australia
Following the launch of an office and retail internet site in California, Naked Wines have opened an office in Australia. As is their want they sentRead More
Cava Bottles in the Freixenet Cellars
A dusty corner of the Freixenet winery cellar, visited as part of an excellent tour earlier this year (written up as Visiting Freixenet). The Freixenet WineryRead More
Glass of Rosé at Le Kiosk
One of the first discoveries during the Naked Wines Australia visit, the wonderful setting of Le Kiosk, Shelly Beach, Manly. It is a hastily grabbed shot;Read More
Judgement of Paris Mural
The Judgement of Paris 1976 [wikipeida] as depicted on a huge wall mural at The Vineyard in Stockcross, Berkshire. My wide angle has distorted the paintingRead More
Wine and Food Tasting Mondavi Style
Wine and Food Tasting Mondavi Style – a guest post by my good friend Jeanne aka Cooksister. We have all been there. Four friends with busyRead More
The Vineyard Wine List
I was early and left to my own devices in the lounge of the Vineyard. After a few photographs of the furnishings and debating slipping aRead More
Petrus 1988
This cellophane wrapped bottle – a double magnum I believe – is what £20,000 worth of wine looks like. You can buy it; it is justRead More
Video: A Day In The Life of Argento Winemaker
Let me take you to the wilds of Argentina with a video covering a Day In The Life of Argento Winemaker, Silvia Corti. There is aRead More
Segura Viudas Winery and Vineyard
A fitting finale to my run of posts covering a rather excellent trip to Barcelona and Freixenet is this panorama of the Freixenet owned Segura ViudasRead More
The Vineyard at Stockcross
I have to admit feeling more than a little smug. I’m certain the others at my end of the table were awed by my tasting prowess,Read More
Sunday Wine Shot Gallery
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