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 […]
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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 […]
Antech Blanquette de Limoux Reserve Extra Brut 2022, France
Today, we have something different. A first (but not last!) Guest Review. Why? Because they offered. And I thought it would be a nice change of pace. Since it is a guest review, I have not forced it into the usual subheadings, although you can work that out for yourself. I have taken the liberty […]
Ansgar Clüsserath Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett, 2018, Germany
I think, right off the bat, this wine wins the award for longest name yet reviewed. Do with that what you will. As a thank you for my most recent episode of house / animal sitting, I was given some posh ramen, direct from Japan, which came highly recommended by a Russian oligarch TE knew. (As […]