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Wine of the Month: Soryu Koshu 2010
Japanese wine … yes, by “wine” as in fermented grape juice. Who knew? Not me until very recently when I attended the fourth annual Koshu of Japan UK Trade and Press Tasting late last month at the Westbury Hotel. Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, Japan, London, restaurants, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged chris osburn, Food, japan, JAPANESE CUISINE, japanese food, japanese wine, KOJ, koshu, Koshu of Japan UK Trade and Press Tasting, koshu wine, London, review, Soryu, Soryu Koshu, Soryu Koshu 2010, Soryu Winery, tikichris, umu restaurant, westbury hotel, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm, yamanashi, yamanashi prefecture
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Wine of the Month: 2011 Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011
It’s crimson and velvety. It sparkles. It even comes from the ancestral lands of St Valentine. So why Lambrusco isn’t the official wine for couples celebrating Valentine’s Day is a bit beyond me. Having recently tried Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011 during a low key and rather romantic evening out, I thought this lightly frizzante vino rosso would make a fine choice for February’s Wine of the Month. Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, Italy, London, Parma, restaurants, Shopping, Valentine's Day, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged chris osburn, emilia romagna, february, in parma, italian wine, lambrusco, London, Monte delle Vigne, Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco, Monte delle Vigne Lambrusco 2011, parma, red wine, restaurants, review, sparkling red wine, sparkling wine, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011 – House Red at Sophie’s Steakhouse
One aspect to my lunch at Sophie’s still stands out as exceptional: the house red. Sophie’s Reserve Rouge 2011, IGP d’Oc is a great wine. At £4.75 for a 175ml glass and £16.95 for a bottle it’s great value too. A blend of Syrah and Grenache created by the restaurant’s “own team”, I liked it from the first sip and thought is was an especially smart and easy drinker to go with red meat. Good ‘n’ juicy with a medium body, it’d be a nice one to drink on its own if slipping into Sophie’s for an evening at the comfortable (and I hearing ridiculously popular) bar. Continue reading
Posted in Drink, Food, London, restaurants, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged chelsea, chris osburn, covent garden, Food, french wine, fulham, fulham road, grenache, house red, house wine, IGP d'Oc, red wine, restaurant, restaurant review, review, sophie's reserve, sophie's reserve rouge, Sophie's Reserve Rouge 2011, sophie's steakhouse, steak, steakhouse, SW10, SW10 9QH, syrah, tikichris, WC2, WC2E 7DB, wellington street, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Bouchard Aîné & Fils, Crémant de Bourgogne, Brut, 2007
Oh sure, Champagne gets all the credit this festive time of year. But before you pop open another bottle of tried and true champers, consider some of your other fizzy options. Bouchard Aîné & Fils Brut 2007 is December’s Wine … Continue reading
Posted in Drink, france, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged beaune, Bouchard Aine & Fils, burgundy, chris osburn, Crémant de Bourgogne, Crémant de Bourgogne Brut 2007, Cuvee Signature 2009, france, french wine, sparkling wine, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Cave du Château de Chénas, Moulin à Vent 2010
I grabbed a bottle of this Cru du Beaujolais after a bout of consternation and staring blankly at a wall o’ wine at Waitrose. I was trying to find something that would go well with turkey; yep, this was the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged american thanksgiving, beaujolais, burgundy, Cave du Château de Chénas, chris osburn, Cru, Cru du Beaujolais, france, french, french wine, Moulin à Vent 2010, red wine, review, thanksgiving, thanksgiving 2012, thanksgiving dinner, thanksgiving in london, tikichris, turkey, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Beaumont des Crayères Grande Réserve Brut NV
Yeah, crappy photo I know. But when I sat down to write my latest WOTM review, I realized the quaff pictured above was a way more interesting wine than the one I had slated to review and had taken nice pictures … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Lamoretti, Colli di Parma, Malvasia 2011
A lightly fizzy bargain of a delicate and fresh white from the hills outside of Parma, Lamoretti’s sparkling Malvasia is nowhere near as famous as the region’s two most popular exports, Parma ham and Parmigiano Reggiano. Nevertheless, it’s a mouthwateringly … Continue reading
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Tagged chris osburn, Colli di Parma, discover the origin, emilia romagna, italian wine, Lamoretti, Malvasia 2011, parma, parma ham, parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano, review, sparkling wine, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Blue Nun Rivaner Riesling
No really. It’s good. A very chilled bottle of this fruity German quencher is as easy on the palate as it is on the wallet. As an expat American, a sip of this the long established, and once wildly popular, … Continue reading
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Tagged BLUE NUN, BLUE NUN RIVANER RIESLING, chris osburn, GERMAN WINE, OFF-DRY, review, RIESLING, RIVANER RIESLING, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune, Clos du Roi, Cuvee Signature 2009
Wow. Earthy onion soup bouquet (like you wish your mom used to make for you). Cherry and black currant depth on the tongue, followed by a rich licorice aftertaste. Bouchard Aine & Fils, Beaune, Clos du Roi, Cuvee Signature 2009 … Continue reading
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Tagged beaune, Bouchard Aine & Fils, burgundy, chris osburn, Clos du Roi, Cuvee Signature 2009, france, french wine, pinot noir, premier cru, premium wine, red wine, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2006 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses
This month’s WOTM features another fantastic bottle picked up last month in Burgundy. As made deliciously clear during my trip, what makes Bourgogne wine so damn fine is the terroir. And Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre’s range of Grand Cru … Continue reading
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Tagged 2006 Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses, burgundy, chablis, chardonnay, chris osburn, Domaine Nathalie & Gilles Fèvre, france, french wine, Grand Cru, Les Preuses, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Jaffelin Bouzeron 2005
If you’re even a cursory reader of this blog, it should come as no surprise that, for my latest WOTM post, I’ve gone with a wine I tried while in Burgundy. While having a fantastic lunch at La Ciboulette, a modest … Continue reading
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Tagged Aligoté, bouzeron, burgundy, Jaffelin Bouzeron 2005, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Sancerre Blanc, André Dezat
Forgive that off colour staining on the label in the above pic, but I was cooking while quaffing and thoroughly enjoying both when a bit of sauce splashed out onto the bottle of this 2010 Sancerre blanc … this crisp, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, 2010 Sancerre Blanc André Dezat, André Dezat, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, Drink, french wine, Loire Sauvignon Blanc, London, sancerre, Sancerre Blanc, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud
A mostly good but very long week rolled up to a quiet Friday night at home. Having this Côtes du Rhône white in the fridge was a relief. A simple but satisfying mozzarella salad, some taramosalata on toast and a … Continue reading
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Tagged beaujolais, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, biodynamic, chris osburn, cotes du rhone, Côtes du Rhône Villages, Domaine Chaume Arnaud, Drink, french wine, London, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, Wine of the Month: 2010 La Cadène, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Argentina Malbec, Pulenta, Mendoza
Valentine’s Day came late at tikichris towers this year. A week late actually, on Pancake Day. So maybe next week I’ll get around to doing a little pancake flipping in honour of the belated celebration. Until then, I bring you … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010 Berrys' Argentina Malbec, ARGENTINE, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, London, MALBEC, mayfair, Mendoza, Pulenta, red wine, st james's, SW1, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs
I love it when one blog post segues nicely into another. In this case my recipe review of Marcus Wareing’s cheeseburgers presented a tasty excuse to pop open this month’s WOTM, 2007 Château Marsau, Côtes de Francs. Best enjoyed with food, … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: 2010 Berrys’ Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Tuscany
Yes, I’m well aware that it’s been more than a year and a half since my last WOTM review. Hey, just trying to live life these days sometimes gets in the way of trying to live the good life – … Continue reading
Posted in Berry Bros & Rudd, Christmas, Drink, Food, London, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Wine, Wine of the Month
Tagged 2010, 2010 Berrys' Chianti, Badia a Coltibuono, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chianti, chris osburn, christmas, italian, London, organic wine, red wine, SW1, SW1A 1EG, thanksgiving, tikichris, tuscan, Tuscany, un-oaked, wine, Wine of the Month, wine review, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey
This month’s pick is a flavourful number! Available from Berry Bros & Rudd for £15.50 per single bottle, 2009 Juliénas, Les Paquelets Vieilles Vignes, Domain Eve & Michel Rey is a feisty Beaujolais demanding of taste bud attention. Dark and … Continue reading
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Tagged 2009 Juliénas, beaujolais, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chris osburn, Domaine Eve & Michel Rey, Les Paquelets, London, pouilly fuisse, red wine, tikichris, Vieilles Vignes, wine, Wine of the Month, wine of the moth, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2008 Macon Bussieres, Le Monsard Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon
Tough times deserve great wine. Now, by no means am I suggesting anyone try to drink his or her problems away or seek solutions at the bottom of a bottle, but a good glass of wine can go a long … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008 Macon Bussieres, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, chardonnay, chris osburn, french wine, Le Monsard Les Heritiers du Comte Lafon, Macon Bussieres, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux
Ah yes. Another bank holiday weekend … with lousy weather of course. No worries though. I’m quite content to have a Saturday night in and let the pizza delivery dude brave the rain for me. I’m especially pleased to be … Continue reading
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Tagged 2009 Chateau Plantey Canteloup Rosé Bordeaux, Berry Bros & Rudd, berry brothers, Chateau Plantey Canteloup, chris osburn, french wine, rose, Rosé Bordeau, Rosé Bordeaux, Rosé wine, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White
This month’s choice brings a taste of zest to the palate and is sipped with earnest hopes for a lovely summer. Indeed, with its light and lemony finish, Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Extra Ordinary White is a winner of … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007 vintage, Berry Bros & Rudd, chris osburn, extra ordinary white, review, tikichris, white wine, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2007 Vacqueyras, Les Garrigues, Domaine Montirius
This one’s a lip smacker! A certified organic and biodynamic lip smacker. Priced £12.25 at Berry Bros & Rudd (or £11 per bottle for an unsplit case of 12), this southern Rhone blend (70% Grenache, 30% Syrah) is a juicy, … Continue reading
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Tagged 2007 Vacqueyras, Domaine Montirius, Les Garrigues, red wine, review, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: 2006 Mâcon-Cruzille, Bret Brothers Paired with Neil Young’s Rust Never Sleeps
An on-again-off-again sunny Saturday afternoon here in London – still cold but with an ever so slight feel of spring in the air – presents a perfect time to sip February’s Wine of the Month. A crisp and honeysuckle-y white … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Domaine de Coudoulet Viognier, Vin de Pays D’Oc
Upon first tasting, I didn’t quite know what to make of this one. I was immediately intrigued when I gave the cork and then my glassful a good whiff but then didn’t think my initial sip equalled my nosed expectations. … Continue reading
Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2005 Extra Ordinary Claret
I don’t know about you, but for me the first half of December is always a mad dash of tying up loose ends before Christmas and New Years, making sure I see all the folks I need to see for … Continue reading
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Tagged 2005 vintage, Berry Bros & Rudd, chris osburn, claret, extra ordinary claret, red wine, review, tikichris, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Chateau Ricardelle, Alencades, Vin de Pays d’Oc
Last week, I settled in for a quiet Friday night at home with a bowl of pasta with sugo al finocchio selvatico (fennel sauce … from Carluccio’s), a DVD and a couple of glasses of 2007 Alencades and found the combo … Continue reading
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Tagged Alencades, Berry Bros & Rudd, Chateau Ricardelle, chris osburn, London, red wine, review, tikichris, Vin de Pays d'Oc, wine, Wine of the Month, wotm
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Wine of the Month: Berry Bros & Rudd’s 2007 Côtes du Rhône Rouge Domaine Chapoton
Nice one! Honestly, I don’t care for it as much as the Claret I reviewed last month, but there’s certainly nothing offensive about this month’s choice. At £7.55 per bottle (£6.80 as part of a case) the price is definitely right. … Continue reading
