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Drink Pink!

Wait till you see her see how she looks wait till you hear her laugh Painters of paintings writers of books never could tell the half. – Rodgers and Hart “Wait Till You See Her” Drink pink this month! We’re … Continue reading

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2000 Domaine de la Charrière Jasnières «Clos Saint Jacques»

” I hate the unplugged Layla” – Mr S. (about his record collection) My first real musical memory of Eric Clapton was his “Unplugged” album, and especially “Layla”, which seemed the most interesting song on the album. Two decades later, … Continue reading

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2008 Domaine Chamonard Morgon

“Real concern for the future is always more persuasive in those who have a genuine feeling for the past.” – Dr. Nicholas Penny (Director, National Gallery) The National Gallery has long been one of my favourite places in London, its … Continue reading

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Almost there…

The furniture is finally in, but we’re slightly more excited by our sink and pantry area, as it means we are now able to wash our glasses (by hand, gently), which in turn means that we have started holding small … Continue reading

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A work in progress

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  Behind one of these doors, a new beginning. As with all our wines, it starts with the earth, or more accurately, the floor. It had previously been painted over with a ghastly grey epoxy, and so we stripped away … Continue reading

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Why This Restaurant – Immigrants

“Why This Restaurant” is a short series of posts about the restaurants we work with – their cuisine, our wines, how and why they work together, and of course the people. It wouldn’t have been much of a surprise if … Continue reading

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Why This Restaurant – The Naked Finn

“Why This Restaurant” is a short series of posts about the restaurants we work with – their cuisine, our wines, how and why they work together, and of course the people. A single raw baby clam, fresh from the tank, … Continue reading

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Why This Restaurant – Morsels

“Why This Restaurant” is a short series of posts about the restaurants we work with – their cuisine, our wines, how and why they work together, and of course the people. We were introduced to Bryan and Petrina by our … Continue reading

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Why This Restaurant – Candlenut

“Why This Restaurant” is a short series of posts about the restaurants we work with – their cuisine, our wines, how and why they work together, and of course the people. We work with Malcolm and Candlenut for many of … Continue reading

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2010 J-P. Brun Beaujolais L’Ancien

With a perfect round of St-Marcellin and some sourdough, a handy reminder that acidity comes in many forms, undergirds the complex and delicious flavours of food, and is integral to balance. This bottling is also a clear triumph of intensity … Continue reading

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