On the grapevine
Old vintages of this wine sold out years ago so this is probably your only chance to taste them. Tickets cost 120 and the event is to celebrate the first 10 years of Nidderdale Fine Wine. Ring them on 01423 711703 to book.
Tell-tale clue
The International Wine Challenge reports that cork-related faults have tumbled and are now out-stripped by oxidation and reduction problems. These faults are caused by problems with the closure allowing, or not allowing, air into the wine. It means some wines may acquire stinky off-flavours. What can you do about it? Not a lot, but if a wine smells of nail-polish or farmyards then you may have found one.
Sparkling idea
If you need lots of champagne, then a new web business might be worth a look. www.champagne direct.co.uk is in Birstall and offers a wide range of champagnes at competitive prices.
YP MAG 1/5/10