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Wine: why are women underrepresented in fine wine? Why are there so few women collectors?
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August 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Wine: why are women underrepresented in fine wine? Why are there so few women collectors?
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Went to a supper club in a community urban garden in East London (yes I know, I'm a cunt) and at the end of the night, they showed off the painting that they found discarded on the street and my god I've never wanted to know more about an artist than whoever painted this
August 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Went to a supper club in a community urban garden in East London (yes I know, I'm a cunt) and at the end of the night, they showed off the painting that they found discarded on the street and my god I've never wanted to know more about an artist than whoever painted this
@reinikainen.bsky.social Konepaja, so cool. I'm just a short stroll from Populus.
July 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
@reinikainen.bsky.social Konepaja, so cool. I'm just a short stroll from Populus.
Newton-Johnson Seadragon Pinot Noir. Exceptionally pretty, vivid and delicate Pinot Noir from South Africa 🤯
February 22, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Newton-Johnson Seadragon Pinot Noir. Exceptionally pretty, vivid and delicate Pinot Noir from South Africa 🤯
Yesterday, for some escapism from current events I put Star Trek TNG on. And the plot was around Spock's ill-fated efforts as a Vulcanian ambassador to forge a lasting peace with the ruthless Romulans.
February 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Yesterday, for some escapism from current events I put Star Trek TNG on. And the plot was around Spock's ill-fated efforts as a Vulcanian ambassador to forge a lasting peace with the ruthless Romulans.
They make excellent, fresh and vibrant Garnachas in McLaren Vale. It's like a faraway Gredos.
February 7, 2025 at 8:06 PM
They make excellent, fresh and vibrant Garnachas in McLaren Vale. It's like a faraway Gredos.
This is a lovely textbook Chardonnay by Newton Johnson. Serious but fresh, with that struck match nose and plenty of grippy, textured, mouthfeel.
February 6, 2025 at 8:56 PM
This is a lovely textbook Chardonnay by Newton Johnson. Serious but fresh, with that struck match nose and plenty of grippy, textured, mouthfeel.
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2021 from Hemel-en-Aarde. Serious Burgundian Pinot opened way too early. Lots of funk and spice to go with the vivid forest fruit.
January 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2021 from Hemel-en-Aarde. Serious Burgundian Pinot opened way too early. Lots of funk and spice to go with the vivid forest fruit.
F me did Robert Parker do a disservice to wine. 15 years of overextracted dark ages. What is Argentinian wine meant to taste like? Not like 200% new oak 55 day triple pumpover Malbec, surely.
January 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
F me did Robert Parker do a disservice to wine. 15 years of overextracted dark ages. What is Argentinian wine meant to taste like? Not like 200% new oak 55 day triple pumpover Malbec, surely.
Snow in the forecast, beans on the stove
January 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Snow in the forecast, beans on the stove
Do children spontaneously start birdwatching?!
January 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Do children spontaneously start birdwatching?!
Xinomavro o'clock! Light in colour and extraction. Quite a bit of tomato and spice with (in this case) lighter tannin.
January 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Xinomavro o'clock! Light in colour and extraction. Quite a bit of tomato and spice with (in this case) lighter tannin.
I guess I'll buy a new pair of shoes on odd years
December 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM
I guess I'll buy a new pair of shoes on odd years
Rich and intense: I really like this Piekenierskloof Heirloom White. Good value when spotted in the UK. A blend of Chenin planted in 1962 with Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
December 30, 2024 at 8:09 PM
Rich and intense: I really like this Piekenierskloof Heirloom White. Good value when spotted in the UK. A blend of Chenin planted in 1962 with Grenache Blanc and Viognier.
Here a decision had been made
December 30, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Here a decision had been made
I tried a 2022 Burgundy and liked it. I might buy more 2022 Burgundy.
December 28, 2024 at 8:51 PM
I tried a 2022 Burgundy and liked it. I might buy more 2022 Burgundy.
Anyone likes traditional trifle? Almond biscuits with 375ml Sauternes, two pints of custard, a pint of Amontillado whisked with two pints of double cream. Sprinkle of nutmeg to finish.
December 24, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Anyone likes traditional trifle? Almond biscuits with 375ml Sauternes, two pints of custard, a pint of Amontillado whisked with two pints of double cream. Sprinkle of nutmeg to finish.
Burgundy 2023 EP prices look like they are going upwards again. Same with some Piedmont releases. Makes Bordeaux 2023 look like a misstep yet they can't sell 2021 or 2022 at the prices they release at.
December 22, 2024 at 11:51 AM
Burgundy 2023 EP prices look like they are going upwards again. Same with some Piedmont releases. Makes Bordeaux 2023 look like a misstep yet they can't sell 2021 or 2022 at the prices they release at.
I shall call these cheesy puff puffs. Perhaps I should have taken note of what I was doing.
December 21, 2024 at 11:55 AM
I shall call these cheesy puff puffs. Perhaps I should have taken note of what I was doing.
I'm not much into puddings but this M&S Belgian Chocolate Tart is excellent. So flavourful it goes well beyond the stated 6 portions. Even more if you pair with vanilla ice cream.
December 18, 2024 at 8:12 PM
I'm not much into puddings but this M&S Belgian Chocolate Tart is excellent. So flavourful it goes well beyond the stated 6 portions. Even more if you pair with vanilla ice cream.
I love Knipser Spätburgunders. Spicy, smokey, grippy and red fruited. 2017 is in its mature and elegant phase, 2019 very lively and punchy even if it just 13% abv!
December 14, 2024 at 4:15 PM
I love Knipser Spätburgunders. Spicy, smokey, grippy and red fruited. 2017 is in its mature and elegant phase, 2019 very lively and punchy even if it just 13% abv!
Toro Albalá 1993 PX and Cabrales - what are you gifting to your friends this Xmas?
December 14, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Toro Albalá 1993 PX and Cabrales - what are you gifting to your friends this Xmas?
Anyone has experience with Chilean Vigno? Old vine Cariñena from Maipo. This one is fresh and charming. Very unique raspberry leaf / blackcurrant leaf note on the nose too.
December 12, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Anyone has experience with Chilean Vigno? Old vine Cariñena from Maipo. This one is fresh and charming. Very unique raspberry leaf / blackcurrant leaf note on the nose too.
Matsanko by Aseginoloza and Leunda. Garnacha, Tempranillo and Viura with whole clusters and four months in used French oak. Structured and midweight. More reminiscent of Northern Rhône or Morgon than Navarra. Cool little number.
December 11, 2024 at 1:43 PM
Matsanko by Aseginoloza and Leunda. Garnacha, Tempranillo and Viura with whole clusters and four months in used French oak. Structured and midweight. More reminiscent of Northern Rhône or Morgon than Navarra. Cool little number.
That was fun - can you get three more different wines?
December 10, 2024 at 10:14 PM
That was fun - can you get three more different wines?