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Le Beaujolais Nouveau…Est Arrivé?

Posted on 22/11/2016 by dccrossley

Is anyone here old enough to remember, back in the 1980s/90s, when the Beaujolais Nouveau marketing machine got into full swing? For most lovers of half-decent wine it was horrible to behold. The UK, a nation of beer drinkers, was really … Continue reading →

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The Funk, The Whole Funk, and Nothing But The Funk…Raw, Part 2

Posted on 18/05/2016 by dccrossley

One nation under a groove, that’s what Brick Lane in London feels like on a sunny Sunday in early summer. You wander along, bumping into what seems like every race on earth, most of whom are sampling the cuisine of … Continue reading →

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Off to See the Wizards of Oz(gundy)

Posted on 21/01/2016 by dccrossley

It’s that time of year again, and despite telling you in my last post that I wasn’t going to join the wall to wall wallpaper of 2014 Burgundy Primeurs Week, you know that when it comes to the annual Vinoteca … 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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The Ozgundians!

Posted on 19/01/2015 by dccrossley

It’s been Burgundy Tasting Time, when Burgundy obsessives fret over the latest vintage. And 2013, the current vintage in question, has certainly been one to fret over. Most of the wine writers have given it a cautious “okay” rating, with … Continue reading →

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Festive Mirth, Girth and Things of Worth

Posted on 24/12/2014 by dccrossley

The festive season is always eagerly awaited at Chateau Crossley, but we don’t over indulge these days…well, not too much. The holiday began yesterday with a trip to the new Sam Wanamaker theatre at London’s Globe to see Francis Beaumont’s … Continue reading →

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