Tag Archives: Grenache

Pursuing balance in California

Posted on 15/02/2013 by

What do we know about wine from California? If you had to ask me to name three things, I would have said: they’re big, they’re expensive and they’re not over here. I was in LA recently combining a visit to … Continue reading →

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California stars

Posted on 09/04/2012 by

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 →

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Wine of the Week: Percheron Old Vines Cinsault 2010

Posted on 04/10/2011 by

Edinburgh is often described as the Athens of the North. Something to do with philosophy, I think, rather than a love of  columns and naked athletics. Beirut is the Paris of the East but the most popular city to be … Continue reading →

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The Romance of Wine

Posted on 23/05/2011 by

It was after visiting a tiny vineyard in Faugeres that I decided to sell my flat in London, buy some land and make wine. Domaine Sarabande consists of  an Australian/Irish couple Paul and Isla Gordon, four hectares of vines and a garage with some … Continue reading →

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