Back to reality, with tonight’s University Challenge yielding less than 5 points to the Wino intellect (or lack of).  And this despite a dumbing down of questions this series, to include word games, “modern” music and, of all things,...
Topics: £20-30, bordeaux, cabernet sauvignon, margaux, red, university challenge, usain bolt

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Super trouper.  No, not a huge stage light illuminating Anni-Frid’s gorgeous pupils.  Not a 1960’s smog over London.  Not even a receptacle for doggie-doos (or is that a pooper scooper?)None of the above.  Just my thoughts on the first...
Topics: £20-30, burgundy, labouré-roi, pinot noir, red, sunday times wine club

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Some stories go on and on.  I suppose you cannot blame people for desperately trying to wring every last sou from their fifteen minutes of fame but I had to smile when I read that Peter André has signed up for a cook book.  I try very hard not to...
Topics: food, london, piccadilly, picpoul de pinet

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A bit of renewed interest (and support) in my campaign to get wines served at the right temperature but I fear I am fighting a losing battle.I dined at Fino last week, an upmarket tapas place on Charlotte Street, London.  I ordered a bottle of Crianza..
Topics: Serving Wine, WART, wine temperature

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I don’t know why it has taken me so long to wander over to Berry Bros & Rudd wine blog.I found it quite refreshing actually.  That sounds condescending because it implies that I expected it to be all stuffy and “establishment”. ...
Topics: Miscellaneous, stelvin, WART

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