About a minute after Jason Puncheon (he’s one of our own) scored, I noticed that my eyes were a bit watery. Watery in the same way that they get when I listen to Nina Simone sing “Mr Bo Jangles” (it’s all about the dog).
Continue reading →If I’m lucky, Renaissance Vintners might just get a six pack of 2002 Krug. It’s a wine that merchants will take orders for rather than sell. As a commodity, which is what a lot of wine has become, it’s a rare nailed-on winner, no matter what it tastes like. LVMH could release this blind and […]
Continue reading →Crystal Palace vs Manchester City a fortnight ago was quite a match. We lost in the 90th minute after a quite brilliant game, one that I thought we might just nick. In spite of the loss it was an outstanding showing for Palace against what is probably the best team in the country. A couple […]
Continue reading →Best drinks so far this summer? Cold Evian and some Dark Star Hophead. 2003 Calon-Ségur and 1989 Langoa-Barton consumed with Boy Wonder were excellent (the best magnum, and the last, of 2003 Calon I owned; 1989 Langoa the most “proper” red Bordeaux I’ve had in ages), but claret and sunshine don’t always mix: it was […]
Continue reading →A few years ago one of my good friends blew a fuse or two. Not just the indicators or the interior light: the serious fuses. Engine management. One of those red lights that actually mean something. And those who know will tell you: these are difficult fuses to replace. The nadir of my friend’s combustion, […]
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