Yaarrr! The 19th September be Talk Like a Pirate Day so it was good fortune that blew Toby Cutlass our way with his booty of rums. I got into the spirit by dressing up as Katy Perry and we met at The St James Tavern – an institution in the world of rum as they [...]
Tags: Eaux De Vie importers, Henry Butler, Mezan Rum, Rum, Rum Club, Rum Flights, Talk Like a Pirate Day
The New World is expanding. A wine from China picked up a sizeable gong at the International Wine Awards last week, and Indian wines have hit the UK high street. We had an Indian wine in the shop last year and it was pretty undrinkable so we were intrigued when Waitrose became the first of [...]
Tags: Henry Butler, Indian Wine, Shiraz, Syrah grape, Waitrose Wine, Wine tasting
I have unearthed a fantastic modern Rioja, and its under £10. La Vendimia comes from master winemaker Alvaro Palacios who sells bottles for up to £400 so this is a great way to get your hands on some classy wine at a realistic price. So pleased am I with this Rioja that I made it [...]
Tags: Brighton and Hove Food Festival, Great Rioja, Henry Butler, Master of Wine, Rioja, Spanish wine, Wines under £10
Over in Espanol, we got time to sit down with Raul Bobet, the man with the plan behind Castel D’Encus. Raul is a bit of legend in Spanish winemaking as he is a powerful force behind Torres wines. They are a recognisable brand the world over, but one I admire. Yes they produce consistent wines, [...]
Tags: Castel D'Encus, Henry Butler, Raul Bobet, Spain, Spainish Wines, Spanish wine, Torres Wines, Weather and wine, Winemaking
