One’s made from the traditional Tuscan grape Sangiovese, the other speaks with a distinctly French accent… Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino 2018, Tuscany, Italy(£19.99 Majestic, Mr Wheeler, Wine Direct) Grattamacco Bolgheri Rosso 2019, Tuscany, Italy(£24.99 Majestic – Waitrose & Berry Bros & Rudd have the 2018) Two interesting but rather different Tuscan redsDecember 18, 2020 by Simon
It’s Malbec that usually attracts the attention in Argentina, with Cabernet – Franc as well as Sauvignon – not too far behind. When it comes to wine, Torrontes is often cited as a trump card, but several producers are seeking out plots of ancient Semillon and putting them to very […] El Enemigo Semillon 2017December 8, 2020 by Simon
A nice duo from a dynamic Languedoc winery – watch out for a couple of reds very soon! Villa Blanche Terret Blanc 2019, Vin de France (£8.49 Waitrose) Calmel & Joseph Saint Chinian “Les Crus’ 2018, Languedoc, France (£13.99 Waitrose) Two whites from Calmel & JosephDecember 7, 2020 by Simon
How, why, when, what, who? How dad, how do you milk a brown cow? How do you make ice cream? How do you sing when your mouth is full of string? How dad, how dad, how? Why dad, why does the sun stay in the sky? Why does my little […] Since it’s National Poetry Day…October 6, 2016 by Simon
Last week it was Sainsbury’s, this week it’s Tesco doing 25% off 6 bottles. For some reason, the deal is valid in store and if you buy through the groceries section of Tesco.com but doesn’t apply to the Wine By The Case site. And yes, the offer applies to already […] Happy Easter from TescoMarch 23, 2016 by Simon
Wrote this a while ago to entertain the family, hope it entertains you – matters wine-y will be restored later today… My teddy has been in the washing machine My teddy has been in the washing machine My teddy has been in the spinner He said it was scary, he […] Might as well do my bit for National Poetry Day…October 8, 2015 by Simon