The last time I looked after the country estate and the animals, Augustus, the cockerel, decided he was my friend. Nay, even my shadow. Whenever I went outside, he followed me around. This was heartwarming, until MT in a message commented that Augustus had been particularly needy of late. It seems that I can’t even […]
Tag: Pretty
Davenport Diamond Fields Pinot Noir Early, 2022, England
I picked this up a few months ago, and it’s been sitting waiting for a special occasion (or person) to drink it with. Alas, both have been sorely lacking in my life as of late. So, I decided an overcast, sometimes rainy Tuesday in July was special enough. Although, it really isn’t. I mean, special. […]
M&S Pet Nat Rosé, 2023, England
Apologies for this review being later than usual. Once I found out this wine existed, I figured it would go well with the warmer weather we’ve been having. But that meant postponing the review for a few days until I got my hands on a bottle. Which I did. Then, of course, one has to […]
Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve NV, France
Last week, upon learning that Trump had been convicted in the ‘hush money’ case, I figured that news was worth a splurge on actual Champagne, rather than any other fizz. It had been some years since I had last tried Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve, so I decided to go with that. It also helped, to […]
Monte Tondo, Corvina 2022, Veneto, Italy
Ah, Corvina. A very much under-appreciated grape in my opinion. It’s the key grape in Amarone, which is probably how many people know it. That’s a shame. I have nothing against Amarone, but it is made from partially-dried grapes, and tends to be big and hearty. A winter wine that doesn’t really let the grape […]