Stories from Confessions of a Wino
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ChAteau Rauzan-SAgla, 2006
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jul 24, 2010Where better to try a Bordeaux Grand Cru than in its home town?A Problem is pecuniary.A Although restaurants around Bordeaux ask reasonable mark-ups, this still involves voluntary surgery.A To keep my arms and legs intact, my cunning plan was to… Full Story »
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ChAteau Sociando-Mallet 2001 revisited
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jul 4, 2010A revisit to this wine that I last enjoyed (immensely) a couple of years ago.A I am almost sorry that I have just glugged my last bottle of ChAteau Sociando-Mallet 2001.A On this form I really ought to order some… Full Story »
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Mahi Pinot Noir Reflections
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jun 22, 2010I wrote recently about Mahi Pinot Noir 2008 and provoked a bit of a reaction.A "Unfiltered" is obviously some kind of USP.A I rudely described it as "Cloudy" and not in the "Bay" sense. Respondents pointed out that I may… Full Story »
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ChAteau Ricaud 2005
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jun 16, 2010So the World Cup is under way and the Spanish are hardly justifying their place at the top of the bookmakers' lists, with the defence doing a passable impression of a kilo of Emmental.A Probably not much of that being… Full Story »
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KirAlyudvar, Tokaji Sec 2006
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jun 11, 2010I recently visited Vivat Bacchus in Farringdon with a colleague.A We sampled two sweet wines - one white, one red - both bonkers.A Sadly the white tasted of wallpaper paste and the red of cherry lips soaked in meths.A And… Full Story »
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William Fevre Chablis 2007
Confessions of a Wino &bull Jun 1, 2010In England it is asparagus time.A Time to celebrate!A Surely there is no better flavour than some fresh (cut today) asparagus lightly seasoned and simply pan fried in butter. Well, I am prepared to reveal that the dish can be… Full Story »
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- Chablis
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Galvin at Windows, London
Confessions of a Wino &bull May 28, 2010I think I am addicted to capital haute cuisine. First I tried the 40th floor of the Gherkin. A Then the revolving 34thA floor of the BT Tower. Recently I have stooped, metaphorically, to the 28th floor of one of the ugliest buildings in London:A The Hilton, Park Lane, but probably the one with… Full Story »
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Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevery Chambertin 2007
Confessions of a Wino &bull May 25, 2010The big thing about buying wine in bond is that you are supposed to stash some aside for drinking later.A Especially if, like me, you are fortunate enough to own a Combine Harvester. So how come, I've already drunk 7/12… Full Story »
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Teru Teru, Tannat Reserva 2007
Confessions of a Wino &bull May 18, 2010Why does the Daily Mail keep shooting us in the foot? In the latest Lord Triesman sting, I support Gary Lineker. Actually I have always tried very hard to avoid the newspaper whose only purpose, in my opinion, apart from… Full Story »
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- Wine
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Carra Valseca 2004 Rioja Reserva
Confessions of a Wino &bull May 13, 2010Excellent with rump steak. Mine came from the Sunday Times Wine Club "President's Cellar" collection which usually implies a price tag of about 20 quid a bottle. Full Story »
