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Win wine
My good friends at the Marsala Marketing Board have made me an offer I cannot refuse. They have donated a bottle of Florio’s Terre Arse (tee hee!) 2000 to give away to my readers. All you have to do is … Continue reading
In praise of blended whisky
When one reads about whisky it is invariably single malts that get all the attention. Whisky writers go into raptures at the latest ultra-peaty monsters from Ardbeg or Laphroaig. Malts like these are drinks that make you go ‘wow!’ or … Continue reading
Posted in Spirits
Tagged Chivas Regal, Famous Grouse, Johnnie Walker, Larry David, Macallan, Scotch whisky, Single malt whisky
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That would be an ecumenical matter
From watching Father Ted, we all know that in a religious discussion you can’t go wrong by saying: ‘that would be an ecumenical matter.’ That way you will always sound like you know what you’re talking about. Recently I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Wine articles
Tagged Ecumenism, Father Ted, Fiona Beckett, Hat Trick Productions, Master of Wine, Wine tasting
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California stars
I’m thinking of moving to LA and becoming a Disney baddie. I’ve been told that I’ve got the voice for it. In preparation for this, I’m trying to develop a taste for Californian wines. This is difficult as most of … Continue reading
Posted in Wine articles
Tagged California wine, Chateauneuf du Pape, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Paso Robles California, Tablas Creek Vineyard
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