Aldi Painted Dog Chenin Blanc Viognier Review
According to Aldi, this Painted Dog chenin blanc/viognier blend “perfectly captures the character of South Africa’s most endangered large mammals”.Continue Reading
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What Is Spice in Wine?
Red wines, in particular, are often described on the label as “spicy”. But the description rarely tells us which spicesContinue Reading
Wine Club Review: Decanting Club
Among the most intriguing review samples to arrive at my door recently was from the wine club known as DecantingContinue Reading
Aldi Black Star Pfalz Review: the Ideal Game of Thrones Wine?
It was Game of Thrones night at my place, so I sent for a raven. Well… I bought this AldiContinue Reading
Review: YO! Sushi Mini Ninjas Sushi School, Brighton
“I don’t like sushi,” reveals Sylvie (four) as we make our way to the Mini Ninjas sushi-making class at Yo!Continue Reading
Pascere Brighton Restaurant Review
Pascere review: Few can pronounce Brighton’s hottest new restaurant’s name, but there’s a good reason for that. It’s Latin (meaningContinue Reading
Co-op Mâcon-Villages Review
Like a bee on a rose: I always protect my Co-op Mâcon-Villages with a wise, but conveniently small, kung fu masterContinue Reading
Co-op Château Brassac Bordeaux Review
Co-op Château Brassac review: a good introduction for the tannin trepidatious I used to have an aversion to tannin —Continue Reading
Waitrose Riesling Review
Waitrose riesling: subtle or ruthlessly efficient? In contrast to Sainsbury’s, Co-op and, in particular, Tesco, Waitrose don’t stock many own-brandContinue Reading
Tesco Bellingham Chardonnay Review
Tesco Bellingham Chardonnay: A prize for the first person who can spot the ninja Ever the optimist, I always considerContinue Reading