Features
What happens when a sommelier opens his own restaurant?
Saturday, 14th November 2009
Thierry Tomasin is one of the UK’s top sommeliers who has worked long and hard at Le Gavroche and Aubergine. In 2007 he opened his own restaurant near Hyde Park called Angelus. Henry Rymill went to see him about owning a restaurant, being a sommelier and what he likes to drink.
Private Cellar Spring Tasting
Tuesday, 7th April 2009
Henry Rymill had a sneak preview of some new vintages and new releases from Private Cellar. Here are his thoughts.
Bordeaux En Primeur - From Frenzy to Fiasco?
Friday, 27th March 2009
As wine merchants and wine scribes from around the world decend upon Bordeaux to taste barrel samples of the 2008 vintage for the annual en primeur campaign we asked our wine partners what is it all about, what is going to happen and what does it mean for us poor wine drinkers.
Plans afoot at Wheeler Cellars.
Tuesday, 24th March 2009
What's happening at Wheeler Cellars following the sale of Lay and Wheeler to Majestic?
The Rolland Collection Tasting
Wednesday, 18th March 2009
Michel Rolland is an influential and sometimes controversial figure in the world of wine. Having said that, one suspects he does not court controversy but rather is often the victim of the "Tall Poppy Syndrome", being passionate and committed to what he does. The question really is “Does he produce great wines?"
The Sportsman at Seasalter
Monday, 9th March 2009
A Michelin Starred gastropub between Faversham and Whitstable has been creating magic out of fresh local ingredients and now many foodies make the pilgrimage. Henry Rymill visits a not so old friend.
Tasting Feature: Co-operatives: Are there any (decent) reds under the bed?
Monday, 2nd March 2009
Henry Rymill tasted wines produced by co-operatives and found some pretty interesting and good value wines.
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