OONAPHILIA

 There's news of a wannabe wine writer on the scene. Here's a link to a blog that is announcing it: HERE

I don't know what his wine blog will be called or by what name he will go under but I assume that it will be something like 'The Vulgar Vieille Vigne' or 'Too Uncouth for Vermouth".

I guess in his new blog profile he will use appropriate words like:

• Dirty
• Flabby
• Full-bodied
• Buttery
• Acidic
• Barnyard
• Earthy and,
• Tight.

I'll wait to see and then might place a link on this blog.

THANK YOU LANSON

 

In the past I've complained about the esoteric date codes printed on the back labels of wines and beers.

METHODE IN MY MADNESS

These are designed to obfuscate and you need to be in, or have been in the drinks industry to decipher them most times.

When it comes to Fino Sherry, beer and Champagne the date of packaging, or disgorgement for Champagne is critical.

We opened a Lanson Black Label Champagne yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I noted on the back label that Lanson is sensibly writing:

• The blend % of grape varietals
• The number of crus (selections) used
• How long the wine was aged before disgorgement
• The year (2016) that the base material came from
• The % of base wine used
• The disgorgement date

This is good information. Thanks Lanson. it's the first time that  I've noticed this and I must check with Champagnes I buy in the future. I definitely will be favouring Champagne Lanson.