The end of October seems to have brought with it the sunny and dry weather that Tuscany so sorely would have needed this summer. For most producers the high pressure of early September made it possible to salvage at least some of the harvest, but many were forced to discard up to 50% of their … Continue reading Tuscany 2014
Category: Wines
A Morning with Mascarello
One of the last sunny days in November this year brought a small group of sommeliers to a house on the cliffs facing Oslo harbour and a tasting with one of the great traditionalists in Langhe – Giuseppe Mascarello.
At Last!
It’s been a long time since I first heard of the top cuvée of Ribera Sacra based producer Dominio do Bibei. It seemed for a while to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, an enticing mirage of the desert, the cruel and empty promises of the hollow wood nymph – … Continue reading At Last!
A Dignified Elder
One of the kindest and most gentle people I know works at my restaurant as a chef. His kindness and thoughtfulness are of great sorrow to him – as he would rather be brave, bold and manly as few – but to us others it is greatly appreciated. After his latest trip to Italy and … Continue reading A Dignified Elder
Suck on This!
A new acquaintance. Sukula. A barolo vinified by a Finnish couple living in Piedmont. There’s a first time for everything…
Bota Punta 