The 2020 Auchan wine fair and another Touraine In October, I did get to the Auchan wine fair. As I explained last month, I did not have the time I would have liked to look at all the possible bargains that were available. It was a bit of a 'smash
Tarani wine, and helping out a dog charity Do you remember this photo from my July trip to France. It was from the specialist wine shop, Le Cav’Epicerie, in Mareuil. Here I have highlighted the shop owner and my mother. If you recall, I
Touraine wines Going forward with my blog in future, I will try to look in more depth about different wine regions and grapes. The more 'Facebook/Instagram' type posts may start to appear more on my feeds for those
Saint Emilion, wine pairing and my first book review In praise of ... The Ilkley Literature Festival Starting a little bit off topic (but it links to wine soon), I just have to mention how much I enjoy going to events at the Ilkley Literature
American reds – 2020, plus home wine-making Still unable to get back to France due to the current situation. Not sure when I will be able to go next. I am almost out of red wine. During the winter months, I was mainly drinking reds. I do tend
American whites – 2020 Regular members may remember a post last year about some reviews I did whilst in Florida, reviewing some American white wines. I was visiting my mother who spends 3-4 months of the winter months
Mouton Cadet How good am I getting at deciding how what is a good wine?Well I think that I am getting better. I have recommended some wines at some of the tasting sessions that I have given, and people generally
Château Reillanne, my favourite rosé (so far) Back in December 2018, I did a post on tastings of some rosé wines. For some reason that I cannot remember, my favourite rosé was not included. Of course it is only my favourite of the ones I have