I was in Cambridge Wine Merchants, and thought I’d ask for a recommendation for a wine to go with roast pheasant. I had my own ideas, but I find it can be useful to ask someone else, who might introduce me to a wine I wasn’t familiar with, or a pairing I didn’t think of. […]
Month: December 2023
Kleine Zalze Shiraz, Grenache, Viognier, 2021. Western Cape, South Africa
I was in Co-op again, and came across this one. It was a fairly easy choice to try for two reasons beyond the price. One was it is from Kleine Zalze, a storied estate in South Africa. I wasn’t aware they did wine at this price point. This is presumably done just for the Co-op, […]
Niepoort Ruby Dum Ruby Port (NV), Duoro Valley, Portugal
It’s the time of year, when thoughts turn to mince pies and port. Or mulled wine. Or other things, perhaps best left unsaid for the time being. Check back again when the port is gone. Anyway, although port isn’t just a winter drink, it does increase in popularity around now. So, I thought I’d jump […]