Blanc de Blancs Masterclass Eugene Aime Salon had a vision far from the madding crowd creating an iconic Champagne House unique in several ways. Only one Champange Cuvee from one … Read More
Glenglassaugh Evolution
Glenglassaugh Evolution ex-Tennessee Cask Matured How did this newly-released whisky sample find us and what did we think of it? Some divine intervention is witnessed with the Glenglassaugh Evolution product … Read More
An evening with one of Bordeaux’s finest… tasting Châteaux Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton with their producer.
What an evening we all had on the 18th October 2012; the venue was the splendid Dunsley Hall Hotel at nearby Kinver. People came from far and wide to hear … Read More
Chateau Sociando Mallet – Fine Bordeaux Wines
Jean Gautrau is something of a Maverick, having bought Sociando Mallet in the sixties he has developed a cult following for the wines of this Northern Medoc Estate whilst denying … Read More
Midlands Whisky Festival 2012
The sun was shining for what promised to be a dram fine day out at the 2nd Midlands Whisky Festival held at Stourbridge Town Hall… Whisky Fest is here! Saturday 29th … Read More
A taste of Australia
We had another full house for our Australian wine tasting evening on September 5th. Here are our impressions: The quality of Australian wine has come on in leaps and bounds … Read More
Anthony Barton – in the best possible taste:
image courtesy of David Eley, A Good Nose.Com Specialist wine merchants Nickolls and Perks have an enviable reputation for hosting great wine-tasting events. This one really has us excited: … Read More
Sweet Dreams are made of this…
As all of you addicted to Come Dine With Me will know, a nice glass of pudding wine is a great way to round off a dinner party with your … Read More
Italians Win In The Value Stakes!!
Tasting Date 4th July 2010 The complexity of Italian wines brings fear and trepidation to the most seasoned professional so the temptation to play it safe and show some of the … Read More
Go for Gold at this year’s Olympics!
The Olympics will soon be coming to town, a welcome relief particularly for the Greeks from the constant barrage of gloomy economic news. Greece, the birth place of the games, … Read More