Monthly Archives: April 2024

The Solent Cellar – Like a London Wine Shop in a Sleepy South Coast Town

Posted on 25/04/2024 by dccrossley

I am working through my list of feature articles about some very special wine merchants. I’ve written about Feral Art et Vin in Bordeaux, and Butlers Wine Cellar in Brighton. Next up, The Solent Cellar in Lymington, Hampshire. Lymington is, … Continue reading →

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Missing Out – Tutto Wines Trade Tasting in Edinburgh

Posted on 18/04/2024 by dccrossley

One or two of my readers may be aware that I have been struck low with a virus this week. Not only has that meant an involuntary wine detox, but it has also tested my addiction to writing, just at … Continue reading →

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Recent Wines March 2024 (Part 2) #theglouthatbindsus

Posted on 08/04/2024 by dccrossley

For the second part of my bottles drunk at home in March we have six different wines, all from different regions, and indeed all different sources to those drunk in Part 1. We begin with a sadly rare grape variety … Continue reading →

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Recent Wines March 2024 (Part 1) #theglouthatbindsus

Posted on 02/04/2024 by dccrossley

March began with some stormy weather, then up here in Scotland we had some marvellous spring days bringing floral profusion to our little rain shadow just outside Edinburgh. As I type, at the end of the month, we have wetter … Continue reading →

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