The first description Ken Gargett ever heard of the durian fruit was that it was like “eating custard over an open sewer”. He never forgot that . . . but it made him curious. He he reveals why despite its obnoxious odor, durian is considered by many as ‘The King of Fruits.’
Port is special for Ken Gargett as it was what originally led to his love of and fascination with wine. Here he provides an overview of Port styles that no wine lover should miss!
In Ken Gargett’s opinion, the Penfolds Grange La Chapelle 2021 is a wine that is focused and concentrated, and offering immense length with the silkiest of tannins. All a bit thrilling. A force of nature that will drink beautifully for decades. 98.
Midnight in Moscow, in the 80s during the Cold War,and Ken Gargett thought it would be a clever idea to head off down a dark alley with two strange Russians. What could possibly go wrong?
Cockfighting is an undoubtedly barbarous sport and nothing here is intended to give it approval, however tacit, but in a land where the people are denied so much, where they have so little beyond music and dancing and their amazing love of life, it seems churlish to criticize from afar.
After tasting the 2021 Henschke Hill of Grace, Ken Gargett noted: incredible length, creamy and seductive texture, silk tannins – this is an amazing wine which more than lives up to the hype. Well cellared examples should provide immense pleasure over the next 40 – 50 years. 100/100!
The Amelia 2022 was Tim Mosso’s first concours d’elegance experience, and it left an impression. In fact, it left such a mark that one article cannot encompass the entirety of the experience. So here is Part 2.
Today, there are a great many wonderful wines fromSpain – especially regions like Rioja, Ribera and Priorat – but while Vega Sicilia has challengers, it still holds the crown. Ken Gargett takes a closer look (and tasting).
The Amelia Island concours d’elegance – “The Amelia” – has been held annually in the Florida region of the same name since 1996. For Tim Mosso, the diversity and quality of the classic metal on display demands both respect and reflection; this is a rare pleasure.
Prior to fizz in champagne arriving late 18th century, the Champagne region was making nine bottles of non-sparkling win for every single bottle of fizz. Thomas Jefferson preferred the still version of champagne to sparkling.