In 1998, I noted: "The one country that is lagging behind in the fizz stakes is, ironically, France. With the obvious exception of Champagne, the French still treat sparkling wine as a convenient means of getting rid of unripe or substandard grapes, and this results in some of the nasties...
With a bit of luck next autumn we will be picking bunches of grapes for the table although I’m not sure whether they are eaters or wine grapes. The few that we have managed to pick so far have been quite bitter but I put that down to just not understanding how to look after them....
When we went on Ajax & Coops’ 60th birthday weekend to Moscow I got us all checked in at the First wing in LHR T5. Coops and I went through the fast track security to the first class lounge and drank champagne. Then when we got to the hotel everyone got an upgrade to the exec ...
Chablis & Champagne Metallic: Young, Freshly Opened Red Wine Volatile Acidity: Balsamic & Pickle Bacteria present in winemaking can cause volatile acidity (a.k.a. acetic acid.) In high doses, volatile acidity smells like acetone, but in low doses, it can add great complexity and is a fe...
Nose: Fruity and very appetizing. Right out of the gate a fruity, nutty and friendly dram. Malts, sweet malt actually. Lots of unexpected fruit notes, still have to wrap my head around all these fruits. All yellow fruits. Now I get hints of grapes and Alsatian über aromatic Gewurztraminer...
Since 1763, the acclaimed brand has been turning grapes into greatness by way of abundant resources and expert production techniques. The two organisations fell out over costs, with FIFA asking for a lot more money for the rights to its name. The ballistic nylon strap feels like any other ...
Blake opened his basket, and I treated him with flank steak, black beans, gnocchi and grapes. He hit me with Kielbasa sausage, pineapple, peanut butter and habenero peppers. At the time, Blake and I were living in a condo on the lake. Outdoor grills were not allowed so we had an ind...
talking. Over a glass of Champagne to start (in my experience, Piedmontese winemakers are obsessed with Champagne), Valter echoed my feelings about what Barolo can offer: "Elegance and complexity, but always wines you can enjoy with food. That's what I make. Wines where you always want anot...
Region:Fine Champagne Age:XO (37 Years Max) Casking:Limousin Oak ABV:40% Pricing: From $180 [Buy On Reserve Bar] From $179 [Buy From Drizly] Shop Now Rémy Martin’s XO is a traditional Fine Champagne, which means that the blend only consists of marrying Grande and Petite Champagne cr...
Bucket list Tip #5:Learn something new. It’s astonishing how many times I’ve picked a subject or skill to Learn and then stumbled onto a whole world of new experiences. Odd Bucket List Ideas Stomp grapes to make wine Raise an Amish barn ...