Comments for Confessions of a Wino

Comment on Blue Bell Inn, Kettlewell by Linda Haywood

Linda Haywood — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:56:09 +0000

Have you seen the Scarecrow festival at Kettlewell? It’s a little bit strange if you’re not expecting it because they set up some very convincing dummies around the village. We were nearly fooled by the fake cricket team!

If it’s wine you’re after, sample the Wensleydale Heifer in West Witton - just 20 minutes on from Kettlewell if you know the roads (not available on the usual road maps). They have an excellent wine list and a good selection of whiskies.

Comment on Cape Mentelle 2007 by edward

edward — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:46:06 +0000

You’ve only got one liver, so your excused. Cape Mentelle do make a cheaper SSB blend, called the Georgiana, which is about half the price and occasionally of similar quality.

Comment on How to wash your dog in Spain by Alastair Bathgate

Alastair Bathgate — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 12:24:44 +0000

Thanks all.
Seems that Paul should have spent less time on the beach and more time learning about household chores…..

Comment on Cape Mentelle 2007 by Alastair Bathgate

Alastair Bathgate — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:26:10 +0000

Yeah I do have a bit of a blind spot for Aussie wines which is unfair, because almost every one I have tried has been pretty darn good.

Must try harder, must try harder, must try harder, must t…….

Comment on Cape Mentelle 2007 by Ben Smith

Ben Smith — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:08:14 +0000

Alastair,
I’m surprised you haven’t tasted the Cape Mentelle wines before. Their Cabernet / Merlot is one of WA’s most famous - and a very reliable club with which to beat diehard claret fans who won’t drink Aussie wine.

cheers

Ben

Comment on Nicolas wine shops, London and other places by julien

julien — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:29:39 +0000

Hello narrow minded people.

Maybe when you get older, you’ ll appreciate french wine, wich won’ t be overly oaky and will have at least a bit of lenght..
Hope to hear from you when you’ re 90…
Cheers.

P.S.: Take time to drink your wine…
J.

Comment on How to wash your dog in Spain by noble pig

noble pig — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:28:36 +0000

Okay, this made me laugh hysterically too. He-he.

Comment on How to wash your dog in Spain by Sonadora

Sonadora — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:01:57 +0000

Hehe, what a funny comment. But I agree with Ciaran on the translation (yay, 10 years of Spanish are worth something!). Plus, it’s even funnier when taken in the context of unclogging the toilet.

Comment on The Criterion Grill rediscovers Gaul by Alastair Bathgate

Alastair Bathgate — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:26:44 +0000

So the trend has been set! I’ll look forward to your Boxwood bog pix on your site…

Comment on The Criterion Grill rediscovers Gaul by Douglas

Douglas — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:21:51 +0000

I think some of the ’04’s (generally excellent in my opinion) are a little closed and so decanting could have helped.

12th September is great for me.

I went to the Boxwood Cafe on Saturday for my dad’s birthday. I agree with you that the loos are worth photographing (and did so). Perhaps alarmingly, however, someone else was taking a picture when I walked in… (More to come!)