Chatting with Jeff Vejr, Oregon Winemaker. Part Two
Jeff Vejr is the owner/winemaker of Golden Cluster. He sources grapes from one of the oldest vineyards in Oregon. His Semillon grapes are the oldest known in the Pacific Northwest. Read Part One…
Chatting with: Jeff Vejr, Oregon Winemaker. Part One
Jeff Vejr is the owner/winemaker of Golden Cluster. He sources grapes from one of the oldest vineyards in Oregon. His Semillon grapes are the oldest known in the Pacific Northwest. Potted Autobiography…
Chatting with: Piers Baker of The Sun Inn, Dedham – Part Two
We continue our chat with Piers Baker, owner of The Sun Inn, Dedham. (Read Part One HERE) Tell us about your second restaurant in Colchester, Church Street Tavern? While sited…
Tuscany Agency Tasting!
Les Caves Tuscany (and friends) Agency Tasting Where new Chiantis rub shoulders with other fresh-faced Italian arrivals. When: Monday 9th November, 11:00-17:30 Where: Vini Italiani Wine Bar & Shop, 72 Old Brompton Rd,…
Wine ahoy! Or Les Caves de Pyrene discovers America.
We’ve just discovered America (with respect to its native American population). A little late it has to be said. Certainly, after Zuan Chabotto (c.1450-99), the Venetian navigator and explorer. His…
Chatting with: Nickolai Globe, ceramic sculptor
Nickolai Globe produces individual studio ceramics, influenced directly by the environment of the Isle of Harris. His new work takes ceramics to the edge of craft, where sculpture and…
Advance Austria Fair
What’s the Austrian weather like, Ollie? It’s raining! Cats and dogs and strudel! Just returned from a week’s buying trip to Austria, a quick zip from Wachau to Styria via…
The Real Alternative Wine Glossary: I
INAO - Irrigant INAO - Interfering Nosy Aggravating Officiousness. Bless. Though sometimes INAO is INAO. Ice Wine – A vinous beverage improved immeasurably by the addition of an ice cube…
Chatting with: Craig Hawkins
Can you give us a brief potted biog? I got into wine as a result of my older brother Neil (who now lives and makes wine in Australia) whilst still…
Les Caves (Lez Kayves): A Potted History
Who is Les Caves de Pyrène No, Hu is the leader of China No – it only works as a homophone Who are you calling a homophone? No, Hu is…