A friend – let’s call her PH -was coming to visit recently. We had been discussing Jura wines over chat, so I thought I’d get a Jura red to try. This is what I ended up with. Apparently, I’ve not had Trousseau – the grape it is made from – before. Or, at least, that’s […]
Month: October 2024
Orgo Rkatsiteli Amber 2022, Georgia
Here, as promised / threatened, is another review by the Country Wives. And one of their cats. I’ve added a few editorial clarifications, since they sent me two reviews at once, and there are references to their first review here. Otherwise, it’s their words. Christmas comes early The next wine is an orange, and for […]
Stein Der Traubenflüsterer Riesling Trocken, 2022, Germany
I saw this (without paying attention to the price) once in King Street Cellar, a month or two ago. Last time I was there, I asked about it, and picked up a bottle. I had seen a one-litre bottle of Riesling, and it immediately brought to mind table wine. Granted, I hadn’t had the equivalent […]
Domaine Lampyres Soleil le vent 2023
The last time I was at the country estate was for a few days while the Countryside Faction went off to celebrate their wedding anniversary. I hung out with the cats, chickens, and ducks, as usual. They are all growing more used to me. This time, their car hadn’t even started up before Hoozle was […]