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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.
Frédéric Lafarge in the hobbit holeOur first foray into the 2015 Burgundy vintage is hardly a burgundy at all, yet the hand that made these wines belongs to one of the most celebrated of all Côte d'Or wine producers.Beaujolais is included in the greater Burgundy area, yet in wine…
Nicole Lamarche now makes the wines at her family's domaine in VosneI spent a few days in Burgundy back in November, opting to drive down in The Beast this vintage, rather than take the train as last year. It offers an additional level of freedom...plus one can stuff the boot with all sorts of Frenc…
We are told that Aberdeen is in with a chance of experiencing record Christmas Day temperature highs this year. Indeed, the season to date has been remarkably mild and we find ourselves craving the sort of crisp, clear, sapphire airs that can make the winter months such a special time.Be that as it …
Dinner at 67 Pall Mall with a most generous and long-standing friend of Bowes Wine on Monday of this week gave an opportunity to taste some celestial wine.After a couple of glasses of '02 Dom Pérignon (thoroughly lovely) the above red was poured. The sommelier had insisted on decanting it and…
Christmas is barreling towards us like a runaway racehorse. We thought it time to remind you of the goodies we can supply to ensure that your yuletide, and that of your friends and family, is as happy as possible.Smoked SalmonOnce again we are offering the stunning smoked salmon from North Uist in t…
