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Monthly Archives: November 2007
Had an e-mail from my mate, old boss and fellow Taste-In colleague Robert Joseph recently in response to this post. This is the man from whom I learned inordinate amounts, not least the art of missing publishers’ deadlines with the maximum of grace, but since neither of us had much […]
I know, I know, I know…
In this news story from Australia, getting bladdered takes on a completely new meaning. Reminds me of the Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy where someone says that an impending and not very pleasurable experience is ‘like getting drunk’. What’s the problem with that, asks someone else. ‘You ask a glass […]
Getting bladdered….
Just written a piece for Wine & Spirit about High Alcohol wines – here are the wines I tasted for it. SPAIN Marquesa de la Cruz Garnacha 2006, Campo de Borja (14.5%) Juan Gil Silver Label Monastrell Jumilla 2004 (14%) Bodega Mustiguillo Finca Terrerazo 2005 (14.5%) Macià Batle Binissalem Mallorca […]
Wine & Spirit – How High Is Too High?
Ah, regionality and wine, eh? Dontcha just love it? There’s a story on Decanter’s web site about how the Aussies are struggling with the problem of having a wine blended from different states. The current SE Australia designation only covers the states in the south and east, and means that […]
When is a region not a region?
Not Kipper Tie, as in what Noddy Holder enjoys as liquid refreshment. No, here, I’m talking about those wines that you hardly ever drink at home, but instantly go for when you see them on a list. I can’t remember ever cooking kippers in my current abode – I’m married […]