MoneyWeek, 23 July 2010 – 2007 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Mosel, Germany
2007 Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Mosel, Germany (£14.00, MWH Wine Merchants tel. 0118 984 4654 and www.mwhwine.co.uk). I wrote up a von Kesselstatt wine in this column nearly four years ago and every bottle that I have tasted from this estate since has .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 17 July 2010 – 3 Summer Cheapies
Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Inexpensive wines for Summer Parties You do not have to drop your standards this summer if you drop your prices! Here are the three best cheapies on the market. 2009 Gamay Vin de Pays de l’Ardèche, France (£3.99, Marks .. more
MoneyWeek, 16 July 2010 – NV Rustico, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Nino Franco Spumanti, Veneto
NV Rustico, Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Nino Franco Spumanti, Veneto, Italy (£12.95 – £14.99, Sommelier’s Choice, London tel. 020 8689 9643; Clifton Cellars, Bristol tel. 0117 973 0287; Oeno, Cirencester & Stroud tel. 01285 658 511 ; The Wine Library, London tel. 020 7481 0415; Sommelier .. more
MoneyWeek, 9 July 2010 – Jacquesson, Cuvée No. 733, Brut, Champagne
Jacquesson, Cuvée No. 733, Brut, Champagne, France (£33.70, Fortnum & Mason tel. 020 7734 8040, Berry Bros & Rudd, tel. 0800 280 2440). I tasted the brand new cuvée of Jacquesson Champagne last week and the first word that I wrote in my notes was .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 3 July 2010 – 5 new wines
Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Wines for alfresco feasts 3rd July 2010 NV Asda Rosé Champagne, France (£19.12, Asda). There is a mellowness and beauty to this rosé which I adore. Slippery smooth and genteel, this is one of the best value rosé Champs .. more
MoneyWeek, 2 July 2010 – 2006 Nalle Pinot Noir, Hopkins Ranch, Russian River, Sonoma County, California
2006 Nalle Pinot Noir, Hopkins Ranch, Russian River, Sonoma County, California (£20.66 per bottle, £247.92 per case inc VAT, Domaine Direct tel. 020 7837 1142). It’s Independence Day tomorrow, so I have decided to treat you to a wonderful Californian wine. It is worth pointing .. more
Daily Mail Weekend – 26 June 2010 – 3 Italian wines
2009 Giardini Falanghina, Puglia, Italy (£7.99, Sainsbury’s). This is another fabulous example of one of Italy’s rarest grape varieties – falanghina. It is on tip top form in this inexpensive wine, with gooseberry, greengage and lime notes cavorting around on your palate. The acidity .. more
MoneyWeek, 25 June 2010 – 2004 Peter Lehmann, Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley,
2004 Peter Lehmann, Wigan Riesling, Eden Valley, South Australia (£12.16 – £15.00, SWIG tel. 08000 272272 & www.swig.co.uk; www.thedrinkshop.com). It is difficult to put into words just how important Peter Lehmann (the man himself) and his chief winemaker, Andrew Wigan (Wigs), are in the Aussie .. more
Daily Mail Weekend, 19 June 2010 – 5 new wines
Daily Mail Weekend Magazine Father’s Day Here are five brilliant wines for the perfect Father’s Day presents. I have made sure that I have catered for all tastes! 2005 Asda Extra Special Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy (£7.98, Asda). Five years old and .. more
MoneyWeek, 18 June 2010 – 2009 Zuani, Vigne Bianco, Collio, Italy
2009 Zuani, Vigne Bianco, Collio, Italy (£15.75, Lea & Sandeman tel. 020 7224 0522 & www.leaandsandeman.co.uk). I went to a Lea & Sandeman portfolio tasting the other day and was incredibly impressed with some of their new finds. Patrick (Sandeman) and Charles (Lea) are top .. more
