Taking the world one wine at a time.
There’s something that’s been weighing on my mind for quite some time now. Truth be told, the only reason I’m posting it here is that I was caught “in the act” by my wife; and now I’ve been shamed into telling the whole world, (or at least whomever stumbles across this website). Ok, here goes…. Whenever I’m drinking anything that I deem to be a decent bottle of wine (I deem “decent” to be most…
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James Bond, Ian Fleming’s fictional spy character, is portrayed as a frequent drinker of Champagne. A count reveals thirty-five occasions in which the character was portrayed drinking champagne in Bond films. The favorite Champagne of Mr Bond? That would be Bollinger. List of Bollinger Champagnes used in James Bond movies: Live and Let Die: Bollinger (year unknown) Moonraker: Bollinger RD ’69 View to a Kill: Bollinger ’75 License to Kill: Bollinger RD ’75 The…
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Ladies and gentlemen! What you are witnessing is my first ever dessert and wine pairing! Remember this post for as long as you can, because I never make desserts in my own home…which is such a shame, because I love them! Dessert wines are so often forgotten about, and I think they could possibly be one of the most misunderstood types of wine. It never fails to amaze me that when I pour a…
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I don’t know why I haven’t thought to combine coffee and wine before! What a perfect way to start your morning! Of course, I’m kidding! Everyone knows mornings are purely meant for Champagne… If you recall my review last week on the Malamado, you’ll be well aware that it’s a fortified wine made in Argentina from the Malbec grape, with a little brandy added in order to boost the alcohol. Familia Zuccardi is the winery…
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Grape 80% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 8% Syrah, 3% Grenache Facts Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a sucker for a good wine label; but this one is….well…minimalistic to say the least! I do have to say though, I am a fan. You won’t find this fact on the website, however I have it under good authority that Orin Swift were so stuck for ideas on the label for the Saldo, that they…
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It’s all a Bunch of Lies! There is no Wine Fountain of Youth, New Study Says. A group of scientists who thought they found the fountain of youth may be all wet. New research from England suggests the red wine compound called resveratrol may not extend lifespan at all. The scientists, including Dr. Leonard Guarente, professor of biology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, were excited by studies that seemed to show that…
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No-one likes to look like a total novice when choosing a wine in a decent restaurant. A book could probably be written on the subject (and I’m sure there is); but at least for now, I’ve put together just a few quick tips to help you avoid embarrassment the next time you’re “somewhere nice”, and faced with choosing a bottle.. 1. Have a Plan. Oh, what a crazy technological age we live in! Most…
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The story goes that the history of White Zinfandel began by accident at the Sutter Home Winery. When a tank of Zinfandel didn’t ferment as dry as expected, winemaker Bob Trinchero decided to create a blush wine, and they began selling it out of their tasting room – it became an instant success amongst people with no taste buds everywhere. Just kidding! We know we’ve all had it at one time or another!
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It’s not very often that Riesling gets the chance to be opened in my house. The Mrs. hasn’t always had the biggest affinity for the little German grape, as she (like most others), thinks all their wines are sweet. This was the pairing that would change her mind! The winemaking family history of Dr. Pauly Bergweiler, can be traced back to the 16th century in the Mosel. Therefore, they’ve had plenty of time to…
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Waitrose Take the Gutsy Move to Stock Indian Wine… Indian wine is breaking into the UK market, with Waitrose becoming the first UK supermarket to stock wines from the sub-continent. Waitrose is featuring Ritu Viognier and Zampa Syrah as part of the Waitrose World of Wine Showcase. Waitrose describes Ritu Viognier as a ‘crisp, aromatic white wine with floral and peach aromas.’ Both wines are produced in the dry, tropical climate of the…
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