Ahh! Not only should people drink more Riesling, but wine lovers should learn to say YES to feinherb styles which has tad more residual sugar. Aged 5 years, this supersonic white wine from Emrich Schoenleber was pure and elegant, dancing lightly on your tongue with pristine aromas of peach, lemon and apples. Great with sushi.
5 out of 5 stars.
Burgundians say a Burgundy should never be decanted, as the commotion would change the structure of this delicate wine.
I listened when drinking this mature Nuits St Georges by high regarded Jean Grivot , and wished I would’nt have! By the time the bottle was almost finished the good old barnyard and earthy aromas plus sensitive texture appeared as expected.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Had two very different experiences with these 2011 red Burgundies. The Savigny was very much approachable straight out of the bottle, while the Nuits St Georges is still very tight. This just shows what a difference the winemaker and terroir can impart just several hills and vineyards apart. Know what you are buying!
Nothing is easier and more delicious than roasting your own leg or rack of lamb. Whether for a festive meal, or home made gourmet dinner, all you need is a good butcher who supplies choice cuts and a short 3-4 hour in the fridge with olive oil, garlic and rosemary.
After that its you and the thermometer, making sure its perfectly pink inside.
Prosecco! So great at parties, but when you have to look for nuances, please give me a magnifying glass! Mind you, there are some really good ones around such as Ruggeri, Drusian, Bisol.
This time only 1, 2 maybe 3 stars.
Of late I have been drinking more of the light-weight and refreshing style of Gruvees, but thank god for this bottle from Bernhard Ott to remind me how great Gruner Veltliners can be at the dining table, especially as an alternative to Chablis or Sancerre, or any unoaked wine a matter of fact.
4 out of 5 stars
The first vintage of a traditional method sparkling wine made from Shiraz grapes grown at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard, Thailand. Kathrin Puff and her team at Siam Winery did a fine job, so good that no one could believe it is a Thai wine! One of the finest rosés’ sparklers I had this year, many believe better than M&C, not just Chandon.
4 out of 5 star
Strangely enough we ordered two mature wines from 1998 while dining out in London this November.
Domaine Jasmin Cote Rotie and Nikolaihof Riesling Steinriesler. Have enjoyed both, though the experiences where quite different. First, the Cote Rotie, at 25 years of age isn’t going anywhere far, but the developed state with its soft and balanced profile was a joy to drink during a Sunday lunch at the Hind’s Head pub in Bray.
On the other hand the bio-dynamic Riesling from the Wachau spent 12 years in oak cask before being bottled in mid-2012! Not much petrol, but instead loads of lanolin and beeswax. Interesting Riesling with good texture, but not mind blowing, and I start to believe that old school non-interventionist wines have some kind of fault? Get the same notes on the finish of many Cotat’s Sancerre. Tried a 2007 Steiner Hund Reserve later in Bangkok from bottle bought at Hedonism Wine…wow, this one is 5 star.
4 out of 5 stars for red, and 3 out of 5 stars for the white.
The glass of white wine was served while we embraced our friends at the Arts Club, London. The beautiful lime notes, the slight grassiness…. and a quick glance at the label confirmed an SB, but from where? Wow, Brazil! Just in time to get us all excited for World Cup next year!
Well-built and an enjoyment to drink, bravo – I did not know how fast Brazilian wines have developed.
3 out of 5 stars.
L’Ami Jean, Paris…still good quality, though the veal jus in each dish does get a bit too much.
Nevertheless, the produce is top notch and I don’t think line caught seabass can get better than this. Yum!
5 stars
