So: what makes a great vintage? A trickier question than you might think. Which is why it was all so much easier when Big Bob was around. Because – let’s be honest here: even if it’s not actually the right answer, an answer that we can all agree on is generally one that we can […]
Continue reading →A few things about Thomas Parker. He is the youngest MW there is. He is one of the most demon tasters I have met. He’s a Palace fan.
Continue reading →Sometime in April 2010 I was enjoying a lager with my good friend and former colleague, Clarethound, in the bar at the Mercure Chartrons. Lager is the winetaster’s ally – the salve after a days’ tasting.
Continue reading →The Great Claret Tasting at Southwold has become one of the highlights of my year. 250 odd wines from one vintage, in this year’s case 2012. 20 tasters, people who I would rate as the elite of the UK wine scene.
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