Wine Grapes by Jancis Robinson MW, Julia Harding MW and Dr José Vouillamoz is due to be released for sale in the second half of October and is published by Allen Lane. Many wine enthusiasts, myself included, have been eager to get their hands on a copy and the previews do not disappoint. This book is a thing … Read more
I revisited Bordeaux’s 2007 vintage this Christmas, opening Chateau Pichon Baron 07 and Leoville Poyferre 07 for Christmas Dinner. Both wines were brilliant – Sue preferred the Pichon Baron, the family preferred Leoville Poyferre . . . and I enjoyed both very much indeed! There has been much written about the 2007 vintage and in my opinion the year has … Read more
If, like me, you enjoy Asian cuisine and good wine there is a book I can highly recommend. The first Asian Master of Wine, Jeannie Cho Lee, has published Asian Palate: Savouring Asian Cuisine and Wine which addresses the question of which wine pairs well with Asian food. It’s a big topic given the sheer range and … Read more
