Category Archives: Wine Reviews
2020 Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet, Domaine Daniel Dampt
One has to pay up for serious white Burgundy these days, so the wines I [...]
11
Jan
Jan
2021 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée de l’Héronde, Domaine de Vavril
Stop everything and buy a case of this wine. It is one of the year’s [...]
11
Jan
Jan
2018 Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Pomerol
Blend – 91% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. What a wine! The volume [...]
11
Jan
Jan
The Grange Classic, Hampshire, Dry English Sparkling Wine NV
I love introducing people to English wines they might not know, like this perfectly formed [...]
23
Dec
Dec
2018 Château Haut-Vigneau, Pessac-Léognan
Sister property to Ch Carbonnieux. Good price! Ready and round and full of flavour. Classic [...]
03
Dec
Dec
2019 Scorpo Estate Shiraz, Mornington Peninsula
Saline and minerally and recognisably varietal without any exaggeration. Not overpriced. Should interest any fan [...]
03
Dec
Dec
2019 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Beaune Rouge Altitude 377, Boris Champy
377 m is the elevation of these organic vineyards. Subtle, fresh and classic without being [...]
03
Dec
Dec
2021 Scorpo Noirien Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
Noirien’s price dips down to a mere £22.50 by the case, making this one of [...]
29
Nov
Nov
2021 Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de la Chauvinière
An unusually characterful white based on a grape variety that’s a member of the greater [...]
26
Nov
Nov
Champagne Henriet Bazin Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru NV
Not the tightest texture – in fact rather loose – but you can really enjoy [...]
19
Nov
Nov
2018 Château Haut-Vigneau, Pessac-Léognan
A gorgeous claret from a small château that has the same owner as Château Carbonnieux. [...]
04
Nov
Nov
2019 Chianti Colli Senesi, Campriano
Textbook chianti: pure, delicate but intense. As good with ragu as with a roast. Fiona [...]
01
Nov
Nov
Diatomists Amontillado, Jerez de la Frontera, Singular Bota NV
The Amontillado is smoky, raspy, tangy and orange skin-soaked with invigorating freshness and natural balance. [...]
26
Oct
Oct
2021 Côte de Brouilly Cuvée de l’Héronde, Domaine de Vavril
Stop everything and buy a case of this wine. It is one of the year’s [...]
19
Oct
Oct
2021 Muscadet Sèvre & Maine Sur Lie, Domaine de la Chauvinière
From vines planted on the edge of Château-Thébaud, managed according to the principles of sustainable [...]
07
Oct
Oct