Tag Archives: Sean O’Callaghan

Staying Cool at The Glasshouse

Posted on 26/07/2019 by dccrossley

It was pretty hot in London on Tuesday. I think The Glasshouse in Kew is hot too, but in a different way. This is often regarded as “the other” Nigel Platts-Martin restaurant by some people I know. If it were … 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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Great Exhibitionists

Posted on 17/01/2017 by dccrossley

The Winemakers Club and Carte Blanche Wines got together again at Farringdon Street Vaults for their Winter Portfolio Tasting. Readers of this Blog will know Winemakers very well. Their philosophy is finely stated in the words of founder/owner John Baum: … Continue reading →

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