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Wine: why are women underrepresented in fine wine? Why are there so few women collectors?
Also wine:
Also wine:
August 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Wine: why are women underrepresented in fine wine? Why are there so few women collectors?
Also wine:
Also wine:
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 🤯
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.
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.
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.
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?
For Anna Von Hausswolf, All Thoughts Fly is purely cathedral organ. Dead Magic, Ceremony, Miraculous have full band + vocals. They are great.
December 9, 2024 at 9:21 PM
For Anna Von Hausswolf, All Thoughts Fly is purely cathedral organ. Dead Magic, Ceremony, Miraculous have full band + vocals. They are great.
Time to start playing the Now Christmas Album
December 9, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Time to start playing the Now Christmas Album
Just red wine. Kinda dull. Ok with steak. Seek excitement elsewhere.
December 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Just red wine. Kinda dull. Ok with steak. Seek excitement elsewhere.
Degassing the fermenting turnip. Wow, do turnip and onion smell sulphurous at this stage.
December 7, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Degassing the fermenting turnip. Wow, do turnip and onion smell sulphurous at this stage.
First go at cured egg yolk. Goes nicely on salmon soup too. And pairs well with some ripe and unctuous Californian Chardonnay like this TWS one by Fess Parker.
December 6, 2024 at 6:26 PM
First go at cured egg yolk. Goes nicely on salmon soup too. And pairs well with some ripe and unctuous Californian Chardonnay like this TWS one by Fess Parker.
Fermenting turnip with onion, ginger and cloves. Gently pink colour showing up.
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Fermenting turnip with onion, ginger and cloves. Gently pink colour showing up.