I like gin and I like Wales, so Brecon Botanicals seemed like a great choice when I saw it on the shelf. This may seem like a weird thing to say, but Welsh water is lovely. Here in the English midlands we do get water from Wales through the taps, but it’s traveled far and… Read More »
The label on this Morrison’s Signature French Viognier is decidedly cheery. It does give me the impression that it’s Spanish, all that orange and yellow, but I think they were trying to signify fruit colours, or sunshine or some such as it is a French wine. Maybe I’m just easily confused. Adding wine doesn’t normally reduce… Read More »
Choosing a wine by name alone is a big risk, choosing a wine because it’s got a cat on the label is a disaster, but I couldn’t resist this label. I chuckled in the shop when I saw it, and thought I’d pick up a bottle, set it aside, and at the first opportunity I… Read More »
When I’m in Morrisons‘ it’s generally for the fish counter, they have a really good selection of fish and shellfish. They’re pretty good on fresh fruit and veggies too. I’ve never really sought out their wines, but there I was in Morrisons’ and I panic bought a Riesling Auslese. I’m not sure why, it was just… Read More »
It’s snowing again. The trip home was long and slidy and at some points slightly scary. There’s only one good use for snow, using it in a champagne bucket. It’s not really a champagne day, so I settled for Jacob’s Creek Chardonnay Pinot Noir instead. It’s assertive, with a perky sparkle and lots of apple… Read More »