Monthly Archives: October 2009

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Tasting notes – 2008s from Etienne Sauzet, Puligny-Montachet

By Sarah Groves in My tasting notes. on 30/10/09
Winemaker Gerard Boudot collecting a sample of his 2008s in tankI am a firm believer that wines are a reflection of their maker, and the nearer the maker is to the whole process (grape growing, vineyard husbandry) then the truer the image becomes. Gerard Boudot, winemaker at Domaine Etienne Sauzet, is a perfect example of this concept. His winery is immaculate - as are his... Read more
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Adnams Environmental Superheroes

By Emma in Doing the Right Thing. on 29/10/09
Environmental Action Group The Adnams Environmental group has representatives from across the business and is constantly looking at ways to reduce our impact on the environment. Recent examples include: Replacing standard light bulbs with low energy versions within Adnams hotels Introducing a policy to maximise tire usage on HGVs by swapping them over to ...
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Tasting notes – Domaine de la Bongran

By Sarah Groves in My tasting notes. on 27/10/09
Martin (left) and Alastair (right) tasting with Gautier Thevenet (center)Tasting notes Domaine de la Bongran / Domaine Emilian Gillet Monday 19th October 2009 (The Domaine has been certified organic since 1997) Domaine de Roally, Viré-Clessé Tradition 2007 From argilo-calcaire soils, this wine has pleasant aromas of honey, straw and grapefruit with a smooth, soft, rich and round mouthfeel and a long finish. It has... Read more
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Adnams style Belgian Abbey Ale – 5.0% abv – November

By Fergus in International Beers. on 24/10/09
Abbey Belgian Style AleWe will recreate this beer using a Belgian yeast strain; pilsner malted barley and a mixture of Biscuit, Aromatic, Munich and Honey malts. The hops will be Fuggles and Styrian Goldings. This will be a full-bodied pale gold beer, fruity and spicy aroma and palate and a low bitterness. Typical examples: Leffe Blonde and Affligem... Read more
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Burgundy – final day

By Sarah Groves in Burgundy 2009. on 23/10/09
Beautiful-Beaujolais. Above-the-clouds.We emerged from our warm beds at the Hotel du Centre in Meursault for a couple of hour's drive through the fog south to Beaujolais to visit our good friends, and fantastic wine producers, Bernard and Blandine Perrin at Domaine de Milhomme, Ternard. We couldn't find the D38 as we left the motorway at Villefranche, but... Read more
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