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Food, Wine, Fishing…. and the eternal hunt for the Mayfly.

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Pickling time

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Smoking Goat

Absolutely loving what’s going on at Smoking Goat : four dreamy pairings from a jamboree last week..

Peter Lauer’s zingy Riesling 2013 & Coal Roast Scallop Red Nahm Yum

Pinot Gris, Anton Von Klopper, Adelaide Hills & the day special of barbequed whole plaice 

Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape 1995 &  Barbecue Aged Beef Shortrib with massaman & pickles

St Joseph 2013, Pierre Gonon & Chilli Fish Sauce Wings 

7 Denmark St Soho WC2H 8LZ

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Mineral dreams : Francois Cotat's Monts Damnes

A recent liberation of a bottle of Francois Cotat's famed Sancerre ‘Les Monts Damnes’ confirmed that he is the wizard of the appellation. It’s no secret the wines are built for the long haul, and the 2014 was most definitely a tad taut to say the least, but the searing minerality, focus and sublime balance was totally overwhelming, and more akin to Grand Cru Chablis at this stage than Sauvignon Blanc.Tasted on a balmy evening in Peyriac de Mer with the esteemed winemaker / proprietors of Les Clos Perdus : Ben Adams & Paul Old. A great evening and a truly banging wine, can’t wait to see it in 10 years..