Wallowing in 1928s, and other relics

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23 January See the additional eight tasting notes just added from The Sampler's tenth anniversary celebration tasting at their Islington branch just before Christmas.

19 January In Tasting very old wine I write specifically about the business of tasting ancient vintages – a different process entirely from tasting the wines that we much more commonly encounter. The article was initially inspired by a dinner last year instigated by Hong Kong wine merchant Paulo Pong of Altaya Wines. About 20 years ago he acquired some seriously mature wine from various reputable UK merchants and auction houses and, for the second time...