Fine wine
311. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale, 2003
Well, after the relative disappointment of the 2004, I had to crack its partner in crime, the 2003. MUCH more exciting! Much more savoury …
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 …
301. Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia, 2002
Love it when Majestic extend their seasonal promotion to fine wines (down from £60). Got 2 of these, so I can see how it …
154. Château Latour, Les Forts de Latour Pauillac, 1975
Very pleasant way of celebrating my 29th birthday – completing the set of Latour 1975s! Found this on eBay, and a pretty good piece …
121. Château Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite Pauillac, 1998
2nd wine of Château Lafite. Another courtesy of J&B. Stood up OK to venison stew for Christmas 2003. Deep red-purple colour, but even to …
72. Château Latour, Grand Vin de Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 1975
Well, the opening gambit has to be a value-for-money statement… ultimately not worth £142, but a fantastic wine! Quintessence of a subtle, balanced, smooth, …