Anzivino: better than just a Gattinara B&B 
Nervi: giving Gattinara nerve 
Gattinara: fresher, elegant Nebbiolo 
Braida di Giacomo Bologna: birthing fine Barbera 
Ca’ del Baio: Asili advocates Off-dry
488. Denbies, Rose Hill Cellarmaster’s Choice, 2007
So quite by chance, we had this still rosé from Denbies, near Dorking, also on St. George’s Day! The day before, I’d gone to …
432. Three Miners, Gewürztraminer Earnscleugh Valley Central Otago, 2006
Also picked up in Clyde, and a second good-looking Gewurz from Central. Had fruit & spice, whilst maintaining acidity, and without overkilling perfume. Great …
430. Two Paddocks, Picnic Riesling Central Otago, 2007
[signed by the then-viticulturalist, when the wine was bought in Easter 2008: Enjoy NZ Drink plenty Have fun. TwoPaddocks.com] [signed by actor-owner much later …
328. Cantina Tramin, Gewürztraminer Nussbaumer Alto Adige, 2005
Picked this up at Peck in Milan whilst on a business trip – what a wine cellar that shop has (though not cheap)! Not …
313. Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling Grand Cru Saering Alsace, 2002
Continuing the New Year resolution, the lads at Planet of the Grapes suggested this as something interesting. Overall, this is definitely well-made… BUT, the …
303. Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Riesling Heimbourg Alsace, 2001
Found this in Jerusalem restaurant-bar when choosing the wine for our Optimor Christmas lunch in 2006. My first Zind Humbrecht and I finally get …
280. Trimbach, Pinot Gris Réserve Alsace, 2002
Pale yellow-gold colour. Creamy lemon aromas – almost lemon pie – with some almondy notes. Surprisingly low in grapefruit notes that I’ve found before, …
250. Domaine Bressy Masson, Rasteau Rancio Vin Doux Naturel, NV
This was a disappointment more because it wasn’t exactly what I was expecting than because of its quality. This is particularly surprising because I …
229. Preiss-Zimmer, Tokay Pinot Gris Grand Cru Mambourg Alsace, 1998
Probably a reflection of the weather in the year, this one. 1998 was one of the hottest on record for the neighbouring part of …
124. Rosemount Estate, GTR Gewurztraminer Riesling Australia, 2002
Decided I was missing a lot of complex whites in my collection & experiences, so found this in the shop across the road. An …