Fellow Wine Lovers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Red Wine Time! Bye, bye Indian summer, hello trousers and damp mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But before we get into that, what\u2019s been going on in the world this week\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We were amused that Donald Trump, a man currently in court for inflating his wealth, has issued a demand for an apology from Forbes for taking him off of their wealth list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve both been chuffed to find our teams at the top of the Premiership. Wayne especially so as it involved Arsenal beating Manchester City!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We felt disappointment when we read that a person as wealthy as Bernie Ecclestone felt the need to defraud the UK government. He was busted and received a suspended sentence and will pay the HMRC \u00a3652 million. To be fair, it\u2019s not the first time we\u2019ve been disappointed in this manner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We were amazed to hear Chaka Khan collaborating with Bombay Bicycle Club (Tekken 2), and absolutely loved the Rolling Stones track with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder (Sweet Sound of Heaven).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We found ourselves wondering what could be more elementary than a school boy error? Could it be a Farrell? We\u2019re fairly sure that schoolboys don\u2019t run out of time on a kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We also found ourselves wishing that the world had much more glitter and many less bullets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Back in SW19, our numerous trips to the West End to taste different wines have started to bear fruit, as this week we welcomed two new wines to our shelves and also welcomed back an old friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Domaine d\u2019Altugnac \u2018Les Turitelles\u2019 Chardonnay 2022 – \u00a315.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So, we all love white burgundy but can\u2019t necessarily always justify treating ourselves to Chablis Grand Cru on a Monday and this is where \u2018Les Turitelles\u2019 steps in. Childhood friends, Christian Collovray and Jean-Luc Terrier each grew up in a family of winemakers and shared a bond from a young age. They became closer still, when they married sisters, Brigitte and Florence, also from a winemaking family. They now boast two properties, Domaine des Deux Roches in M\u00e2con and Domaine Altugnac in Languedoc which means you\u2019ve got Burgundy winemakers bringing all their skill and experience to their property in Limoux \u2013 what\u2019s not to like?! Bursting with white floral aromatics and a touch of citrus on the palate, followed by a concentrated and lingering finish this is a complete joy, perfect any day of the week!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hesketh \u2018Unfinished Business\u2019 Pinot Noir 2021 – \u00a316.99<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019d already appreciated this Pinot and were on the cusp of ordering when we read this message on their website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hesketh Wines acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We acknowledge the importance of the land to its traditional owners, and we as guests are committed to always respectfully caring for the land.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s what we like to hear, so we went ahead and bought the wine! Made with fruit sourced from a selection of premium cool climate vineyards within the renowned Limestone Coast region in South Australia\u2019s southeastern corner, this is made in a way that allows the juicy intensity of this parcel of fruit to shine. Light to medium bodied with luscious red fruits and juicy acidity pursued by plush tannins, this is an incredibly moreish wine that we expect to have to re-order quite quickly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joseph Perrier Brut \u2018Cuv\u00e9e Royale\u2019 – \u00a345.00 (also available in magnum)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Founded in 1825, Champagne Joseph Perrier has been owned and run by the same family since 1888 and own 21 hectares of vineyards on the right bank of the River Marne, around Hautvillers and Cumi\u00e8res, two villages classed 93% in the \u2018\u00e9<\/em>chelle des crus\u2019 <\/em>(the former official crus scale of Champagne). \u2018Cuv\u00e9e Royale’ alludes to the historic relationship between Joseph Perrier and Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, as the royals’ Champagne of choice – probably the highest honour any Champagne house can hope to earn. A blend of 35% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir and 30% Pinot Meunier, with three years of ageing, this vivacious champagne has a delicate nose of green apples and stone fruits, and a lively freshness that balances the round and elegant citrus fruit on the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Welcome back, old friend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I reckon, having just rattled on about the Turitelles and the Hesketh, that the sensible follow up would be to get them both open on the tasting counter this weekend so you can try them for yourselves and check our workings\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And that, I think, is that.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fellow Wine Lovers, Red Wine Time! Bye, bye Indian summer, hello trousers and damp mornings. 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