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Pol Roger Visit & Tasting Notes
Do you remember the millennium bug? Unlike the recent pandemic, it wasn’t actually a bug that threatened the immune system, but instead the systems of our clunky PC’s and other technology of the time. It turned out to be all...
2000 miles in a Caterham - Day Two - Charles Heidsieck, Laurent-Perrier and The Royal Champagne
We woke up in pretty Äy, cursing the square pillows you’re seemingly always met with when in Europe. As the trip was largely spent on peachy bottoms in a Caterham, we convinced ourselves that it was a good idea to...
2000 miles in a Caterham - Day One - Champagne Gosset
As I write this, I am finally over my slight over-indulgence of champagne after a wonderful pairing menu at The Royal Champagne (write up coming soon) and it was time to dip my toe back in. I opened a bottle...
GARDA DOC
  The first time I researched Lake Garda, it was to see if it was possible to wakeboard on what looked to be the perfect conditions. But all is not what it seems when it comes to Lake Garda. Despite...
Re-visiting Washington Wines with Erni Loosen
When I first started this blog, a long old while ago, pre-Instagram even, just writing for fun, I went to a wine tasting at The Old Bridge in Huntingdon to discover Washington State wines under the incredible tuition of John...
Visiting the Ribera del Duero
I had never been to Madrid before. Have you been? It’s a bit like a Spanish London, the same shows, Lion King, Mamma Mia, Les Misérables. There’s a subway and chaps in suits, food markets and shops, plenty to do....
Eating Out - The Dysart, Petersham
It’s ever so gently turning into Autumn. Ever so gently with these sunny September days, the only real reminder being the cooler nights and simply stunning misty mornings. It’s the perfect time to explore restaurants, with gas costing more than...
Little Wine Breaks
I met someone recently who described their working relationship with London as having the worst of both worlds. They would commute in from the South via train, then leave before the fun started, all while being on the busiest trains...
Lunch with the Jukes'
I did a poll on my Instagram a while back, what do we prefer, lunch or dinner? The majority was with lunches and I’ll tell you why. Firstly, there’s something quite mischievous about taking time out of a working day...