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TLDR This is a Pinot Noir from Lyme Bay Winery in Devon, with incredible potential. At the moment, it displays its youth with a distinct tartness when first opened. However, given time to breathe, this wine develops juicy red fruits, earthy minerality, and a touch of truffle oil. Given a few years to age, I’d imagine this wine will develop further, easing that tart introduction and leaving a stunning English take on the classic red Burgundy. Appearance I was amazed by this w

I am an Epicurean, or at least I like the core beliefs of the philosophy. and these teaching help me find more enjoyment in life and also help in tasting wine.

A beautiful Gewurztraminer from the Alsace with complex aromas, rich flavours and a real potential for fantastic food pairings

TLDR A very easy drinking Spanish wine with a mix of dark fruity flavours and strong yet balanced acidity. A great option to pair with food, but equally fitting if you are just looking for a nice bottle of red to enjoy on the sofa whilst watching your favourite TV show. For me, it was Star Trek Strange New Worlds followed by Saving Lives at Sea. I highly recommend Finca Antigua 's Ciranza Garnacha for anyone looking for a reasonably priced, easy drinking red to pair with dinn

It seems that the British public can’t let go of a grudge against German wines dating back to the days of Blue Nun and Liebfraumilch that swept the British market in the 1970s.

This is a very rich chardonnay with a complex and transformative flavour profile that retains a decent balance between its mix of flavours.

Rather promisingly, Lyme Bay Winery shows us that the warming weather means we can expect to see more chardonnay made in the UK that can rival that of Chablis.

An introduction to the Wine Smeller website. what the name comes from and why I am making this blog.