Words about Wine
Why we think old vines matter
Our arguments as to why old vine wines really are worth paying attention to.
Why we think old vines matter
Our arguments as to why old vine wines really are worth paying attention to.
The curious codes on Champagne bottles
Where to find the code Somewhere on every Champagne label, there will be some writing in tiny font. That's where you're going to find the two letter code. On Godin...
The curious codes on Champagne bottles
Where to find the code Somewhere on every Champagne label, there will be some writing in tiny font. That's where you're going to find the two letter code. On Godin...
DEI or just great wine?
As we poured a bottle of Cecilia Monte's 2019 Serracapelli Barbaresco into a decanter to have with our Osso Buco for lunch, we were reflecting on Cecilia’s story of being...
DEI or just great wine?
As we poured a bottle of Cecilia Monte's 2019 Serracapelli Barbaresco into a decanter to have with our Osso Buco for lunch, we were reflecting on Cecilia’s story of being...
Reds in the fridge?! The temperatures to serve ...
Let's start with our usual advice on how to enjoy wine. We give some pointers and our rationale below, but if you enjoy it, then it's right for you. Don't...
Reds in the fridge?! The temperatures to serve ...
Let's start with our usual advice on how to enjoy wine. We give some pointers and our rationale below, but if you enjoy it, then it's right for you. Don't...
We like corks. Mostly for the theatre and tradi...
If wine were to be erased from human history and 'discovered' now, there are many things the industry would do differently. We suspect one of them would be the use...
We like corks. Mostly for the theatre and tradi...
If wine were to be erased from human history and 'discovered' now, there are many things the industry would do differently. We suspect one of them would be the use...
Natural? No thanks, we like a little sulphur in...
Author's note: this turned into a long one, so here's a summary of our very subjective views. Sulphur in wine: good in small doses. Natural wine: it can be good...
Natural? No thanks, we like a little sulphur in...
Author's note: this turned into a long one, so here's a summary of our very subjective views. Sulphur in wine: good in small doses. Natural wine: it can be good...