by David Pearce | Apr 10, 2024 | Wine
I have been suffering from a rather nasty cold, which has prevented me from tasting, so a little behind in my diaries. This edition focuses on a selection of wines that have passed over my desk recently. I believe it is important to enjoy everyday wines, to provide...
by David Pearce | Mar 26, 2024 | Wine
For decades, the wines of Bordeaux were seen as overly expensive, over-extracted to conform with certain wine writers’ palates and simply drifting away from what they once were. Things have now changed for the better, and although highly prized Grand Cru Classes...
by David Pearce | Feb 15, 2024 | Wine
Laurent Miquel La Verité 2021 £19.99 at Waitrose The Miquel family has been part of the Languedoc wine-making landscape since the 18th century, with Laurent taking the helm to continue the family’s legacy into the modern era. The vineyard is nestled in the heart...
by David Pearce | Jan 30, 2024 | Wine
As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is time to make an effort to find wines that are both delicious and suitable for the occasion. I like to move away from classical choices like Rosé Champagne, in favour of something that has required a little more thought, yet...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Wine
I cannot be certain of my first encounter with Chilean wine, but most likely was Los Vascos in the early 1990s. The pioneering estate, owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), bought credibility and respect for the country which has paved the way for it to...
by David Pearce | May 18, 2023 | Wine
With its proximity to Adelaide and excellent wines, the Barossa Valley is used to welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. But venture four and half hours south and slightly to the east and you will discover another world-class wine region –...
