Our daughter’s birthday, fine wine, a brilliant charcuterie, a home made wine quiz, a barrel of laughs. The pictures tell it all, apart from the morning headaches! 1. Get ready 2. The birthday girl 3. The charcuterie 4. The wine… Read More ›
Reviews
Wine Wednesday #5: The culture and wine of Tuscany
My offering for Wine Wednesday this week is a guest post from Danell Nelson, a qualified sommelier in Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, Italy where she also teaches English. Danell is new to blogging but has rapidly become one of… Read More ›
EULOGY FOR A WINERY – from “Gentlemans Portion”.
A beautifully written story of an outstanding winemaking family in The Rhône Valley, their wines, their loyalty to clients and the final loss of their vineyard due to illness of Sebastien, the young magician of a winemaker. Full story at… Read More ›
Wine Wednesday: #3 How to match wines to your personality ….
This weeks edition of Wine Wednesday is packed again with articles to help the wine novice or beginner. Starting with an article from Wine Folly about matching wine to your personality or vice versa. As a psychologist I’m professionally sceptical… Read More ›
Cremant, Next big thing in Sparkling Wine?
Champagne and Prosecco might be the dominant markets for fizzy wine globally at present, but a moments thought should lead you to discover another sparkling wine type ….. Cremant. This is the generic name for wines made in France that… Read More ›
Fine wines from an old Chablis family: Domaine Pinson
The History The Pinson Family are one of the longest established families in Chablis with records showing them as having been in Chablis since 1640. There is even a Rue Pinson in the village where an earlier generation of three… Read More ›
M. Chapoutier Crozes-Hermitage La Petite Ruche 2013
Originally posted on Vinthropology:
Pleasantly nostalgic and earthy, distinct and wonderfully expressive. A bold character masterfully crafted. Dense ruby in colour. First impact of barnyard followed by intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cherry and peppercorns with soft hints of chocolate.…
