Category Archives: rants

Ponderings about wine scores

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

One of the most divisive subjects in wine is the issue of scoring. Although he may not have invented the concept, Robert Parker with his 100 point scale intended to give consumers a simple way of discovering good wines. And … Continue reading →

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Wine in 2013

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

Rather than doing yet another ‘predictions for 2013′ post I thought that now we are well into January and I think I’ve got some ideas about where wine is going in 2013, I would sum up my thoughts. This has … Continue reading →

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Beaujolais: why you shouldn’t always follow wine fashion

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

By Charlie Brown My mother in law recently dropped round an old 1970s Fanny Cradock cookery book. In it, her husband Johnnie talks about wine – and there’s a whole section on Beaujolais. Along with the 2012 Beaujolais Nouveau date … Continue reading →

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En Primeur? Ennuyeux!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Every time I look online there’s a new post or tweet about the Bordeaux En Primeurs and I think BOOOORRRIIINNNGGG (or ennuyeux as our French chums might say). Maybe I’m showing my lack of experience here but I find the … Continue reading →

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