Chateau des Ferrages Roumery Rosé 2017
- Details
- Published: 14 October 2018 14 October 2018
When a lingering Indian summer collides with curry week, a blend of nostalgia and thirst summon desire for rosé. This smooth blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Rolle and Clairette make for a medley of ripe summer fruits with even a touch of grapefruit, lending extra freshness.
Delicious rosé by famous winemaker, Michel Chapoutier
From more information on intnl. sellers: https://goo.gl/7PF2MB
Price ~£12 in the UK
National Curry Week: What wine goes with curry?
- Details
- Published: 11 October 2018 11 October 2018
As it national curry week, we naturally thought we would indulge in a little wine and spice pairing. It’s not an easy task and some wines that are more delicate or subtle can be totally blown away by the power of individual or numerous spices that we adore when eating curry.
Proper Parsi Dhansak
The first curry we sampled was a nearly-ready-made ‘Proper Parsi Dhansak’ sauce from The Spice tailor (easily available in high street supermarkets). The packet suggest chicken for the recipe but I actually love vegetable curry so used cauliflower instead. The preparation was as one would expect, exceptionally easy. Simple prepare the veg and add the ingredients
Interview: Jacob Leadley of Hampshire’s Black Chalk Wines… a truly sparkling venture
- Details
- Published: 30 September 2018 30 September 2018
The 2018 summer will be remembered by many farmers as a year of uncompromising drought, comparable with the notorious summer of 1976, indelibly etched on the minds of those who experienced it.
Perhaps one notable difference is that the ’76 drought was confined to the United Kingdom whereas the 2018 drought was felt across the whole planet. Another noticeable difference is that British grape growers, virtually non-existent 42 years ago, have had a universally celebrated harvest of abundantly ripe fruit, that will inevitably lead to a memorably stellar vintage for wine-lovers.
Interview: (Re)Defining the Entre-Deux-Mers, climate change & tasting with Stephane Dupuch
- Details
- Published: 21 September 2018 21 September 2018
Driving into the Entre-Deux-Mers region from the north, the vineyards roll out like a bright green deep-pile carpet across the undulating land. It’s hard not to be excited about tasting wines with so much heritage, as we head to Chateau-Sainte-Marie to meet with 5th generation owner, Stéphane Dupuch.
London’s 4th Emergency Service arrives: Champagne within 2 hours!
- Details
- Published: 14 September 2018 14 September 2018
Denizens of the capital can breathe a sigh of relief in the news between the hours of 9am-9pm the finest Champagne can be delivered to their door-step within 2 hours.
Interview: Terence Kenny of Champagne Pannier talks quality, competition & harvest
- Details
- Published: 13 September 2018 13 September 2018
Along the Marne Valley, west of Epernay, the town of Chateau-Thierry sits facing the river, wracked with the scars of a violent past. Overlooking the town is the grand American Memorial commemorating the World War I, Battle of the Marne where so many American soldiers gave up their lives against the advancing Germans.
Wine tasting in northern Catalonia in the foothills of the Pyrenees
- Details
- Published: 15 August 2018 15 August 2018
It’s been a hot couple of weeks here trekking around northern Catalonia. From the homeland and backdrop to surrealist Salvador Dali’s world to dramatic remnants of the volcano park an hour away, this place is a land of rough-hewn vistas and rustic hospitality.
Add your name to our confidential database to receive more tips from Secret sommelier:
Interview: (Re)Defining the Entre-Deux-Mers, climate change & tasting with Stephane Dupuch
Driving into the Entre-Deux-Mers region from the north, the vineyards roll out like a bright green deep-pile carpet across the undulating land. It’s hard not to be excited about tasting wines with so much heritage, as we head to Chateau-Sainte-Marie to meet with 5th generation owner, Stéphane Dupuch.
Wine tasting in northern Catalonia in the foothills of the Pyrenees
It’s been a hot couple of weeks here trekking around northern Catalonia. From the homeland and backdrop to surrealist Salvador Dali’s world to dramatic remnants of the volcano park an hour away, this place is a land of rough-hewn vistas and rustic hospitality.
AOC Ventoux is breaking through
It’s a scorching summer evening in Regent’s Park and what is my glass is of premium importance. The fact that Britain is experiencing a thorough multi-day licking from the sun, is itself unconventional, as are the pourers at this evenings tasting: 4 wine producers from the appellation AOC Ventoux in the southern Rhone.
Talking food and wine & Carluccio's motto: "MOF MOF"
Carluccio's deli and restaurants are a high-street staple, where great flavours in food blend easily with quality wines on the list. Following the death of the charismatic founder, Antonio Carluccio, his spirit lives on in style and philosophy. Nick Breeze talks to Head of International Operations (especially where wine is concerned!), Mike Stocks about wine-list tips, food matching and the great man of "mof mof":
Wine Tasting in Abruzzo - tasting notes
Winemaker and owner Nicola D’Auria greeted us at the entrance of this fascinating cantina. The winery and cellars have been designed by Rocco valentini in the shape of a vertical barrel in order to immerse the tasters senses in wine.
Abruzzo: fine wine in an Italian idyll
East from Roma to Abruzzo
From Rome we headed east to Abruzzo, a region of Italy that rises up like a burly landlord to greet the traveller. The Apennine mountains at their tops are stark and beautiful, lonely, yet fulsome. Rustic doesn’t quite do this landscape justice. It’s a place for pilgrims, peace lovers and, of course, we followers of Bacchic and gastronomic pleasure.
