Tag Archives: Wine

Odd Wines

Posted on December 15, 2009 by james

I tried two new wines last night, Rico Suter Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot and Wyndam Estate Bin 525 Shiraz Grenache. Not sure what to make of the Suter wine (from S. Africa.) Firstly it’s 15% which is headed towards vermouth territory. … Continue reading →

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Barolo

Posted on August 10, 2009 by james

Okay so having Sis and BF for dinner with Dad, and none of us feeling ambitious. I bought some tenderloin steaks, and a bottle of Sordo 2001 Barolo. I was tempted by the ’04, but as I was cellaring the … Continue reading →

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Italy Day 1

Posted on July 13, 2009 by james

Espresso, beer, and water in the airport. Beer and bread and grilled cheese at the bus station. Chicken liver on crustini, followed by wild boar in tomato sauce, with a nameless chianti for supper. renting a car: 400 euors! touring … Continue reading →

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Wine Stains

Posted on June 27, 2009 by james

I am, sadly, notorious amongst my friends, for my wine spills. I tend to talk with my hands.  And I tend to have a glass of wine in one of them.  And that glass is usually red.  This obviously, is … Continue reading →

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Celebrity?

Posted on December 19, 2008 by james

It’s an odd business being a ‘public’ figure.  Honestly I didn’t think I was one, nor that I would become one.  I mean I write a wine column for gods sake! Anyway, today I had one of those encounters that … Continue reading →

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