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This is the blog of wine merchant and communicator, Caspar Bowes. Caspar's blog features reports on new vintages, new vinous discoveries and his general musings on the world of wine.
We were so glad to see so many like-minded, wine-loving people come together on Thursday evening at 67 Pall Mall for a "casual act of vinous worship". Thank you so much for coming down and helping to make it such a jolly occasion.I thought that, what with there having been so many wines open for tas…
Herewith a handful of new lots on the GrapePip website as of this morning:2009 Château Lamothe-Guignard, Sauternes"A very interesting big very sweet wine..." Jancis Robinson2005 Beaune 1er Cru Les Cent Vignes, Camille-Giroud"...impressive concentration and balance here and the impres…
Castelnuovo dell'Abate, Montalcino's southern heartlandIn whatever region one funds oneself tasting wine these days, it seems that one encounters either hot or cool vintages and, more and more, I find myself drawn to the latter.When Robert Parker started out all those years ago, under-ripeness was o…
"...bringing together like-minded wine lovers in a casual act of wine worship..."Where: The St James's Room, 67 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ESWhen: Thursday 26th April - 6.30pm to 9.30pmPrice: £20 per ticketADVANCE TICKET PURCHASES: Buy three tickets get fourth free.Our wine tasting at 67 Pa…
"Pietradolce boasts some of the most beautiful vineyards I have ever seen. I cannot exaggerate this point. The Vigna Barbagalli is located a steep 900 meters on the volcano's flank. Once you climb up there, you are treated to a panorama of ancient, knotted pre-phylloxera vines hidden in a little amp…
