Doddington Vineyard

Doddington Vineyard

Doddington Vineyard Made by the same method as Prosecco, this spiffy sparkler from the south of France is based on Syrah and Grenache which lend it more depth than its Italian rival but it also has abundant fruit and charm. Created by the talented team at Mirabeau,...
Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Francis Ford Coppola Winery What better than a glass of Sofia pink sparkling wine in Marina del Rey sunshine? Francis Ford Coppola was a pioneer in so-called ‘celebrity wine’ here in California and set quite the benchmark. This delicate Pinot Noir sparkler is...
Chateau d’Esclans

Chateau d’Esclans

Chateau d’Esclans It’s Mother’s Day in the UK and there’s a waft of Spring in the air. In the glass there is Whispering Angel 2022 which epitomises Summer- ripe nectarine, a hint of spice and a warmth on the palate. My score- 18.5. Pair this with a simple Salade...
Domaine Sainte Lucie (La Fille)

Domaine Sainte Lucie (La Fille)

Domaine Sainte Lucie (La Fille) On this day when we celebrate women, I nominate Charlotte (Lolly) Krajewski, the stunningly talented winemaker at in Bordeaux. Her exceptional rosé sets a benchmark for the region (see my post in October 2021) and her innovative...
Figuière

Figuière

Figuière It’s the season for a change of vintage with rosé wines, so you should find bargains on shelves everywhere as merchants prepare for summer and replace their 2021 bottles with fresh 2022. In the case of this refreshing Figuiere it is still glowing in the...