One only has to gaze deep into the vibrant paintings of Cezanne, Matisse and van Gough to feel the radiant intensity of the Provence summer that ripens the grapes in the Oppède vineyards on the mountains and valleys above Avignon. Domaine des … Read More
The delightful Mirabeau brand has been showered with awards for the past few years. The distinctive pale hue of Provence rose is now more and more ubiquitous on restaurant menus and in most of the major supermarkets. I have noticed, … Read More
There was once a time I thought of sweet wines being syrupy gloop, like golden syrup laced with cheap alcohol. I had blocked sweet wines from my mind; they were something I would always avoid, preferring to round off a … Read More
My vertical learning curve in my sommelier studies bought me a prestigious invitation to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux tasting, the second highest classification after Premier Cru. Most of the wines at this tasting are already a couple … Read More
My love affair with Provence Rose started with Mirabeau, a splendid and now award winning wine which one can purchase in Waitrose. You can always spot a wine from this glorious region by its pale hue and I came across … Read More
The incomparable Maldon Sea Salt Exquisite Peter’s Yard Sourdough Biscuits Divine Poilane Bread Heavenly Abernethy Butter Meltingly soft award winning smoked salmon John Ross Jr. Food Porn – Baked Epoisse Duck’s eggs When people ask me what my favourite meal … Read More
Buying wines you don’t know is always a hit and miss affair, especially in supermarkets and trade wholesalers. When you spot something that piques your interest it’s always worth buying one and, if it’s a keeper, go back and buy … Read More
Having had the great pleasure of dining in Cepage, a bijou French bistro in W2, (review to come soon) the evening was made even more delightful by the presence of a Provence rose on the extensive and exciting wine list. … Read More