The stunning Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 

Cristal 2009 is an absolutely stunning Champagne made from the family’s selected vineyards of older vines in mainly grand Cru designated property. A truly gastronomic wine with a beautiful golden colour and elegant notes of citrus zest, juicy exotic fruit and a pronounced minerality. Very energetic and expressive with a unique power and personality. … More The stunning Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 

My all Italian pre-birthday celebrations 

  My pre-birthday celebrations 🍰 included the delicious Villa Marcello Prosecco 2015 (these bubbles though!) and the outstanding Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2011. Quite possibly, this is my favourite wine I’ve tried this year! So generous and plethoric. The nose is reminiscent of dried flowers, figs and prunes with notable hints of tobacco, … More My all Italian pre-birthday celebrations