Monthly Archives: December 2011

More on Heymann-Löwenstein

Posted on December 26, 2011 by james

Updating our website notes on this extraordinary producer got me quite excited about his outstanding record and contribution to the wine world. His wines are fabulously food-friendly, basically dry and are the sort of wines to change people’s view of both … Continue reading →

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James Molesworth(Wine Spectator)’s Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001 Retrospective Tasting

Posted on December 15, 2011 by james

The Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth does a fascinating retrospective tasting of Chateauneuf 2001 in November this year.  It’s striking how well Bois de Boursan performs for the price.  We drank this wine at lunch with Jean-Paul Versino in September and … Continue reading →

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The Vine Wine Dinner – 2011/12/08

Posted on December 12, 2011 by james

At Restaurant Legato in Shibuya, 12 people, 12 wines.  The theme was wines you need to drink in December, meaning some of my favourite wines for a party.  It was a varied collection and worked well due to the variety.  … Continue reading →

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