Tag Archives: Maximin Grunhaus

Strong and Stable – Howard Ripley 2016 Germans

Posted on 09/06/2017 by

When the world of politics is dissolving, you know that there are still a few remaining certainties in life, and one of those is that a Howard Ripley German Tasting will come up with the goods. Consistency is something the … Continue reading →

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It’s GGs and Reds Time Again

Posted on 09/09/2016 by

Howard Ripley’s tastings are always a contrast to many of the other Autumn events on the calendar. First of all, you can guarantee sedate surroundings, this time in the Pensions Room at Gray’s Inn, tucked behind High Holborn and the … Continue reading →

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Not With a Bang but a “Wimps” Lunch

Posted on 29/08/2015 by

This is the way the world ends, or at least I hope so. Wimps lunches are so called because they are for people who only like one bottle each for lunch (although they actually allow for ten bottles between each … Continue reading →

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The Talented Mr Ripley

Posted on 11/06/2015 by

Okay, I admit, my proclivity for really corny headlines has seemingly gone too far this time, but you should not despair. Howard Ripley can be described as nothing less than talented, for he’s assembled much of the cream of German … Continue reading →

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