Recently, TY graced Cambridge with her presence, however fleetingly. This was cause for celebration. Particularly (at TY’s request) cheese toasties. I suggested fizz to go along with them. This was rated as a satisfactory suggestion. So, I took myself down to one of the Cambridge Wine Merchants’ branches, and perused their selection of bubbly. And […]
Category: Rosé
Beck Pink, 2022, Burgenland, Austria
Way back in 2015, Julia, my partner-in-wine and I had the opportunity to spend about a week at harvest-time with Judith Beck. She, and everyone else, was wonderful. She made sure we got to experience a bit of everything: picking, working in the winery, and I even got to drive the forklift. The forklift! (My […]
Chassaux et Fils, Rosorange Rosé, 2023, France
Not all that long ago, MT shared a post on a chat group, announcing that Aldi had a new orange wine. This clearly called for research. So, off I took myself to the nearest Aldi to pick up a bottle. Which I did. I even paid for it. However, reading the back label, as is […]
Tapiz, Extra Brut, NV, Mendoza, Agentina
The story behind the selection of this wine is pretty much a non-story. It goes as follows: One weekend, I was in one of the branches of Cambridge Wine Merchants; the branch affectionately known as BS. (Much hilarity ensues.) I picked up one wine I was planning on buying. It will probably show up sooner […]
Miraval Rosé De Provence 2020 Pitt, Jolie Et Perrin, Provence, France
Miraval – Bradgelina’s wine. You may have heard about it. But what they’ve done, wisely, is bring in some very well respected winemakers (Perrin) to do the actual work. This one is going to be doubly interesting to review. First, because I know I like this wine, so I’m already biased going in. I have […]