Jan 17, 2011 Posted by Chris

Moko Black 2009 Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc relapse ABS. It’s a well known acronym to do with how effectively your car brakes work. A convenient coincidence, as it also stands for Anything But Sauvignon which was one of my aims for 2011. Putting the brakes on my consumption of this grape varietal meant no more cash would leave my wallet (on the odd occasion that some found its way in) to buy another bottle of what I generally... read more

May 12, 2010 Posted by Chris

Tasting at The Sampler, Islington

I stopped in at The Sampler on Upper Street in Islington last evening. The store offers tastings of an excellent range of wines, making use of the Enomatic wine serving machines, similar to the Winesense stores in South Africa. Here are a few that I tried… 2009 Simonsig The War Horse Chenin Blanc, South Africa £7 Why not start with something from SA? The label makes you want to pick it up to start... read more