Just posted a photo @ Beaune, Bourgogne, France instagram.com/p/CPlNMtctQuu/…

The language of wine has to change bit.ly/3vWkIEG

That’s not a witch hunt, that’s heartfelt and needs to be read.

Blind Ambition, the documentary about the Zimbabwean somms at the world tasting olympics, premieres at Tribeca tonight youtu.be/bAG_DG7I-EI via YouTube V proud to have played quite a part in getting this made

leviopenswine Suicide has been the third highest cause of death among agriculturists in France for about a decade. If I remember correctly, it has hit livestock farmers the hardest. But there is no question that the past year or so has been very tough on some winemakers. The problem is real.

22 years with a #MICHELINStar The iconic Chez Bruce #Wandsworth

Mayow Park walk-in vaccine clinic offering AZ and Pfizer this Saturday for all ages 18+. No need to book. Enter from Mayow Road and find them opposite the café.

Happens to the best of us, even those that aren’t suffering from a possible injury or illness.

What are we going to do with it if it comes home, anyway? We've turned its old bedroom into the study.

Fab response to my little offer for buying books direct. Books now off to three continents (and the UK!). Offer still valid till end of tomorrow Thurs 7th Oct. Use code oct21spec5 for £5 off any order. Web link in profile. Signed books available and shipping is subsidised.

Just posted a photo @ Chateau-chalon (jura) instagram.com/p/CUu7c7CNyD7/…

The new wine duty is being talked of as a "tax on red wine." It's more than that. Even the duty on a bottle with an abv of 12% is going to rise. Pretty much all still wine drinkers - including rosé drinkers will pay more. And our wine tax will be higher than it is in any EU state

Go naked!

Absolutely. A big reason we use DIAM. I am poor at best at picking cork taint, often attributing it to a bad bottle/variation.

It may be pretentious, but living in an oak barrel is the only way to ensure that everything you taste has a smooth, velvety finish. bit.ly/3zo0tCv

many of my deepest friendships are maintained by a “omgggg” story reply every few months

Unacceptable. Get a thesaurus.

Lovely note, Tim. Haven't had one ourselves in a while, might have to try one soon with lamb. Cheers!

Happy Monday everyone, especially English cricket fans who only believe in the fabric of the game when it suits them. #Ashes #Ashes2023 #Ashes23