Recommended Beverages.

[Ivor]

Ivor, That Barbera is absolutely perfect.

That's what I love to hear. Glad you like it.

[Adrian]

I have always enjoyed the Meerlust range, the 2007 Chardonnay was very nice, here's a snap of the 2006 vintage. I think around the mid to high 20 E. Well worth it.

[Diapason]

Speaking of Chardonnay, I'm currently choking down a 2009 Rapet Père et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses premier cru and it's only feckin gorgeous!

[Adrian]

I'm currently choking down a 2009 Rapet Père et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses premier cru and it's only feckin gorgeous!

Get it down, get it down get it down....

And of course later on....

Get it up, get it up... get it up....!!!!!

[Ivor]

Speaking of Chardonnay, I'm currently choking down a 2009 Rapet Père et Fils Pernand-Vergelesses premier cru and it's only feckin gorgeous!

Lucky bugger! You're probably opening that at the right time too. Where did you get that BTW? If you don't mend me asking.

[Diapason]

Get it down, get it down get it down....

And of course later on....

Get it up, get it up... get it up....!!!!!

LOL!!! One doesn't always imply the other. I'm in my mid 30s now you know.

Lucky bugger! You're probably opening that at the right time too. Where did you get that BTW? If you don't mend me asking.

Conor Richardson at Burgundy Direct. I buy the occasional case from him, lovely guy.

I STILL haven't had the chance to pop into your place, Ivor. Looking forward to that.

[Ivor]

I STILL haven't had the chance to pop into your place, Ivor. Looking forward to that.

Me too, you can teach me a thing or two! Have a look at the site for now www.thewinebuff.com but keep in mind I'd have a few bottles not listed there.

[Diapason]

I guarantee you have LOTS of wine that I want to drink!!

[mcq]

A supremely satisfying wine from an off-year in Bordeaux. But, as so often in wine, it's not the vintage, but rather the wine producer that is the important factor in choosing good wine. Leoville-Barton is one of the great names in Bordeaux (at somewhat approachable prices) - and perhaps the single best producer in St-Julien - and one of the most consistent overall from year to year. It's worth noting that their wines do benefit from extended bottle age. The 2002 Leoville-Barton is an extraordinarily thought-provoking experience, from nose to palate to finish. Some wines appeal on a cerebral level (Pauillac is a classic example), while others make a more emotional impression (like the big-hearted wines of Spain and Italy). This Leoville-Barton is definitely of the former variety, and one to linger over and take extended time with in the company of your favourite music. It exhibits a beautifully floral nose which contrasts with an initally savoury delivery on the palate of tar, ash and liquorice. In a few moments, however, the ripe dark fruit bounces back onto your palate. The finish is outstanding in its length and complexity. 'Tis a shame it's so pricey.

[Sloop John B]

I'm enjoying this Vacqueyras, would probably be nicer in a year or 2 but...............