2nd Sep 2010
"Buy on an apple, sell on a piece of cheese," runs an old wine trade saw. It's good advice for consumers, too. If a wine, especially a red wine, can survive the tart, hard-skinned assault of a slice of Granny Smith, then it must be... Read more
3rd Jul 2010
2007 Bodega Chacra "32" Pinot Noir, Patagonia (£49.50, 12.5%, Lea & Sandeman, 0207 244 0522, www.londonfinewine.co.uk). You might gulp at the prospect of paying nearly £50 for a bottle of Pinot Noir... Read more
11th Jun 2010
Here we go. Or rather 'ere we go, 'ere we go, 'ere we go. Unless you've been in solitary confinement for the last year, you'll be aware that the World Cup kicks off in Johannesburg tomorrow. Even my wife, who normally shows as much interest... Read more
17th Jan 2010
2006 Viñalba Patagonian Syrah/Malbec, Rio Negro (£6.22, 14.5%, Asda). At such a knock down price, this smoky, powerful, oak-rich, award-winning blend is a bargain wine to remind you of a warm climate. It comes from... Read more