Category Archives: Italian Wine

Canevel: It Really Is Time To Take Another Look At Prosecco

Posted on 18/10/2018 by dccrossley

Prosecco, what, that cheap supermarket mainstay of every vodka and coke drinker’s Friday night? Has he gone mad? Well, actually, no! A long time ago I used to drink Prosecco from time to time. It actually provided a nice contrast … Continue reading →

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Utravino – The Full Piemonte

Posted on 03/07/2018 by dccrossley

A lot of my articles draw attention to small importers, often working in specialist areas. Without the innovation and deep knowledge these small merchants bring to the table we’d probably miss out on some spectacular wines, as I hope recent … Continue reading →

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Ultravino Piemonte at 67 Pall Mall

Posted on 21/11/2017 by dccrossley

There were two good reasons to head up to London on the train yesterday lunchtime, despite a long morning drive beforehand, to taste Ultravino‘s Piemontese offerings at 67 Pall Mall. Just as well there were two reasons, as the Tasting, … Continue reading →

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Alto Adige at Solent Cellar

Posted on 17/07/2017 by dccrossley

I’ve been down in the New Forest for a week, having family down there. It’s a lovely part of the UK, but increasingly it seems to be developing a real reputation as a gastronomic location as well. I’ve written about … Continue reading →

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Tuff Act to Follow

Posted on 04/07/2017 by dccrossley

In 2010, when Max Allen featured Tom Shobbrook in his seminal work on The Future Makers of Aussie wine, Tom had only been back in Australia for three years. He was embarking on a ten year plan to convert his family’s properties … Continue reading →

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Radikon Action (To Unseat the Hold of the Monkey Mind)

Posted on 23/06/2017 by dccrossley

Dynamic Vines showed eight wines from the Radikon family at Antidote (Newburgh Street, near Carnaby Street) yesterday. The reference in the title (to King Crimson‘s latest release) is not in the least bit fanciful. These are wines which provoke intense contemplation … Continue reading →

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Il Popolo del Sangiovese

Posted on 20/04/2017 by dccrossley

A group of us get together for occasional Tuscan lunches, usually based on Sangiovese reds with a few token Tuscan whites. I’m sure you’ve read about them on my Blog. There’s always a theme, but when you’ve run from Chianti … Continue reading →

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Return to the Vaults Part 2 – Tutto and Vine Trail

Posted on 01/04/2017 by dccrossley

Part 1 of my March 2017 Vaults Tasting Article covered the exciting new importer of Spanish wines, OtrosVinos. Part 2, here, covers Tutto Wines and Vine Trail. Winemakers Club and Gergovie get a shout in Part 3, and finally, Part … Continue reading →

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Tuscan Raiders

Posted on 28/11/2016 by dccrossley

There’s a group of aficionados of all things Toscana which meets several times a year to drink frankly far too much wine in impressive restaurants. It has been a while since I’ve been able to join them, so I was … Continue reading →

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Keeping My Chinato Up

Posted on 23/07/2016 by dccrossley

I have a mate called Warren. Some of you may know him. He’s the guy who organises the occasional Spice Oddities spin-off we have at the India Club on The Strand, and the Fish ‘n Fino lunches at Masters’ near … Continue reading →

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