"If you could only pick one grape to drink the rest of your life, what would you choose?" Not a fair question, but it was a thought inspired by a game I overheard on the radio when I was daydreaming. I assumed I knew the answer to that … but the more I thought about [...]
Tag: naked wines
I do tend to talk about Naked Wines a lot, but they also happen to be doing the most innovative and daring things – so, sorry but that’s how it is. Hopefully 2011 will see more people innovating like this. On the other hand, their materials are often better in emails and other places than [...]
One of my favourite memories of the EWBC this year was when we put our collective palates on the line to learn about Austrian wines, taste a range of different bottles, then select a favourite (albeit slightly unscientifically). The best bit was that this selection had an IMMEDIATE, practical effect, because the winning wine not [...]
The Joshua 2008 produced by Teusner Wines in Barossa Valley, Australia, Note: Amazingly rich, jammy, raspberry and strawberry nose with a tickling of black pepper, which then blossoms in the mouth, like supping on a deliciously smooth, slightly tart, raspberry coulis seasoned with crushed black pepper. Delicious, moreish and full bodied. This wine is very [...]
I just wanted to thanks Naked Wines for some very good customer service. I ordered an "Advance Purchase" case of wines from my friend @mroconnell's O'Vineyards thanks to their new association with Naked Wines Or at least, I thought I had ordered one. I'm POSITIVE I did this as I went to the site as [...]
