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About dccrossley

Writing here and elsewhere mainly about the outer reaches of the wine universe and the availability of wonderful, characterful, wines from all over the globe. Very wide interests but a soft spot for Jura, Austria and Champagne, with a general preference for low intervention in vineyard and winery. Other passions include music (equally wide tastes) and travel. Co-organiser of the Oddities wine lunches.

Bags, Kegs and other Prejudices

Posted on 10/08/2015 by dccrossley

When I were a lad…the wine box was synonymous with pretty cheap wine. There was a name which sounded made up, what looked like cheap packaging, and a liquid not always likely to convert a young beer and whisky drinker … Continue reading →

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Seventh Heaven (Oddities #7)

Posted on 08/08/2015 by dccrossley

We reached our seventh bi-monthly Oddities lunch at Rochelle Canteen yesterday, and I think for many of the regulars it was possibly the best yet. Of course, the food was exceptional (hake fritters followed by rabbit for me), and it’s … Continue reading →

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Beaujolais Just Got Serious

Posted on 04/08/2015 by dccrossley

Well, it’s been that way for a while, but having participated in a very exciting Beaujolais dinner a few weeks ago (see post of 17 July) at The 10 Cases, we felt the need to explore some more of the … Continue reading →

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In Pursuit of Vikings

Posted on 01/08/2015 by dccrossley

Okay, I admit that very few readers are going to know this reference (it’s a song by Swedish melodic death metallers, Amon Amarth), but the Vikings, aside from the plunder and pillage reputation, were great explorers of the edges of … Continue reading →

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Out and About

Posted on 31/07/2015 by dccrossley

No posts for ten days, but not exactly slacking. I’ve been out and about buying too much wine (as usual), and I thought I’d share some of these with you. I’ve got a few things to write about in the … Continue reading →

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Ode to a different kind of Wine Shop

Posted on 21/07/2015 by dccrossley

If you read my Mosel Bridge post you’ll know I spent a few days down there last week. Not quite as long as I’d have liked, but long enough to do the two things I wanted to do most: buy … Continue reading →

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Jolly, Beau and New, but no Nouveau

Posted on 17/07/2015 by dccrossley

Last night a dozen devotees slipped into the air-conditioned private room at 10 Cases in Covent Garden for a much anticipated look at some “new school” (is that s-cool?) Beaujolais, the kind of trendy stuff mostly found in those hyper-cool … Continue reading →

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A Bridge Too Far!

Posted on 15/07/2015 by dccrossley

I don’t really want to labour the point. Much has been said far more eloquently and persuasively on this topic by others, including Jancis Robinson and Hugh Johnson, whose voices carry at least some weight. But I’d not visited the … Continue reading →

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Ode to a Wine Shop

Posted on 06/07/2015 by dccrossley

I have just heard the news that Roberson will close their Kensington High Street wine shop on 30 August. This is really sad news, but I do understand the logic. The lease is up for renewal and I’ll bet the … Continue reading →

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Absolute Beginners

Posted on 30/06/2015 by dccrossley

Some time ago I wrote a piece prompted by a comment made by Jancis on the lack of young people at the Bordeaux tastings. Now I have young people in the family, my children and their partners. Despite living in … Continue reading →

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