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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…