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In drinking the much younger 1996 within a week of the 1991, I could appreciate the recommendation of the producer to Dad, to drink …

A product of mine & Dad’s first visit to Moutardier’s winery South West of Reims, whilst hunting the 1999 total eclipse of the Sun. …

A recommendation from the salesman at Justerini & Brooks who was taking my Product Allowance order from Diageo. This was his “good value ready-to-drink”. …

At last! A wine cracked open for relaxation, and an enjoyable one without qualification! Aromas of black cherry and fresh red peppers, with carefully-matched …

Just before writing this up I remembered that there was already an entry for an earlier vintage, made by Rob. This wine is therefore …

Slightly out of place, this one, given that the “New Black Wine” was consumed on 30th December 2002, and this one after my London …

Easy drinking Champagne, which was well worth it at half-price from Tesco! Pale straw colour with pleasant acidity and medium-small bubbles to add a …

A pleasant Riesling. Not the greatest ever, but not at all bad for the price. Combined aromas of white flowers and lime. Green-yellow colour. …

Alcoholic strength made this quite oily in texture on the tongue, but balanced out quite well with acidity of the Sauvignon. Had quite waxy …

Got this on sale and what a bargain. A regular Chablis with the colour and concentration of a 1er Cru. Dom Defaix again showing …