Bandol: Here be giants

September 30, 2014

    A walk to Bandol - Robert Nyman The classic seaside town of Bandol, 20 miles to the east of Marseille, is a peaceful if touristy destination. But the terraced…

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London wine bars – what you need to know

September 16, 2014

Decanter asked me to write a piece on London wine bars, it's in the current issue (November 2014), available now. It lists the ten bars that define the contemporary scene (and five excellent bars from the rest of the UK). You can download it using the link below. Decanter London Wine Bars Nov 2014 issue I've also produced an iPhone app in conjunction with the wonderful Blue Crow Media called The…

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Gigondas: Châteauneuf’s little brother

September 2, 2014

Gigondas There is a hierarchy within the family of villages that makes up the Southern Rhône. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is famous the world over, and achieves heights of excellence that make it the…

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