5.6.40
Fine Wine Diary The Bailey brothers have now tasted 12082 wines in 28 years 6 months and 14 days
... search our archive of tasting notes ... read our articles on tastings and dinners

Diary index

Wine group at M.D's 28/06/2010 (TNB)

Also in London 27/06/2010 (TNB)

In London 26/06/2010 (TNB)

The Diary - June 2010

Wine group at M.D's 28/06/2010 (TNB)

Tasting notes added to Fine Wine Diary 26/08/2010   Return to top

Also in London 27/06/2010 (TNB)

Tasting notes added to Fine Wine Diary 27/06/2010   Return to top

In London 26/06/2010 (TNB)

The sherry was with a fantastic lunch at L'Autre Pied.
  • Rudesheiner Berg Rottland Riesling trocken alte reben 2007 (Leitz) I'm inclined to admit now that the trocken style is worthy of interest. Too many early attempts were plain mean - perhaps reflecting a lack of proper ripe grapes. This is fairly dry, but in perfect balance because of the fruit quality. The wine has a fantastic combination of elderflower, lime and sherbert that is very attractive. Lovely. Perhaps even ***(*)
  • Manzanilla la Bota 16, Ayala (Equipos Navazos) Quite weighty for manzanilla with a salty tang and nice fruit. There's a hint of woodyness though that I'm not wild about. Very good though. Top ***
Tasting notes added to Fine Wine Diary 26/06/2010   Return to top