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Newton-Johnson Seadragon Pinot Noir. Exceptionally pretty, vivid and delicate Pinot Noir from South Africa 🤯

submitted 9 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

They make excellent, fresh and vibrant Garnachas in McLaren Vale. It's like a faraway Gredos.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

This is a lovely textbook Chardonnay by Newton Johnson. Serious but fresh, with that struck match nose and plenty of grippy, textured, mouthfeel.

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

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.

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Snow in the forecast, beans on the stove

submitted 57 days ago • 0 comments

Do children spontaneously start birdwatching?!

submitted 59 days ago • 0 comments

Xinomavro o'clock! Light in colour and extraction. Quite a bit of tomato and spice with (in this case) lighter tannin.

submitted 59 days ago • 1 comment

I guess I'll buy a new pair of shoes on odd years

submitted 61 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 62 days ago • 1 comment

Here a decision had been made

submitted 63 days ago • 1 comment

I tried a 2022 Burgundy and liked it. I might buy more 2022 Burgundy.

submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 68 days ago • 1 comment

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.

submitted 71 days ago • 0 comments

I shall call these cheesy puff puffs. Perhaps I should have taken note of what I was doing.

submitted 72 days ago • 1 comment

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.

submitted 74 days ago • 1 comment

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!

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

Toro Albalá 1993 PX and Cabrales - what are you gifting to your friends this Xmas?

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 80 days ago • 0 comments

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.

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments

That was fun - can you get three more different wines?

submitted 82 days ago • 0 comments