Alison Mann of EW PR sent me that link, and asked me what I thought of it, the notion being that press samples could be delivered that way.

The design is a test-tube-like arrangement with a screwcap seal. But - and that is the significant bit - it would only contain 6 cl of wine. that invention wil…

Supposed to be playing cricket today for the winetrade XI versus the Hamsphire Hoggs, down at their lovely ground near Petersfield (above). But it rained and rained. next it stopped and the sun came out, but an inspection of the pitch revealed standing water, under the covers. So we had lunch, befor…

Bordeaux———, Burgundty,,,,,,,,,,, Champagne,,,,,,,, Music and wine dance Rumi the ecstaticOriginal post by SeattleWineBlog

Don Corson, winemaker and owner at Cameraderie Cellars generously took moment out of his busy day when we arrived unannounced on a day when the winery was closed. We sat in one of his many gardens, talking about wine and Don’s many other interests. Right now, Don is reading Hildegard of Bingen and…

Began today with Tesco’s press tasting at County Hall. The Tesco team were beaming with pride as they launched their new range: all 180 wines on show were new additions. Dan Jago was bursting with boyish enthusiasm - he makes everything he does look very easy, as whether he’s just having a bit of fu…

For three days now, I have been unable to access the Seattle Wine Blog considering of problems with my password at Blogspot. whether anyone has any insight into that problem, please let me know. It seems clear that I was just not destined to report on my Walla Walla trip in a timely fashion. After l…

Tasting notes:Nice nose of mixed berries, cherry, and vanillaMore berries on the palateFinishes smoothly with blueberry accents, toasty oak, and more vanillaI’d say that is crafted in a very typical style of Sonoma County. It has rich fruit, smooth texture, and toasty oak accents. While it’s not act…

Another wet day in London. Elder son and younger son turned out for the same U11 cricket team tonight. Dodgy looking weather meant the match was restricted to 15 overs a side, and going in at no 3 elder son batted well, ending up with 18 not out. next the heavens opened and the game was washed out. …

This Argentinian value wine has great pigmentation of intense plum purple on the pour. Bouquet is immensely fruit forward with tons of ripe black berries.Palate is deeply intense with toast and rich ripe fruit that fills the mouth. Tis is your new world fruit bomb of a 20 megaton variety. Drink u…

I have a cold. It’s not horrendous, but it’s mightily annoying, and tasting wine with a cold is like the equivalent of driving in rain with broken windscreen wipers - something I’ve done before, many years back when I was courting Fiona in a blue Vauxhall Astra 1.3 Estate with 140 000 miles or so o…