In which Old Parn’s vinous travels continue, and he reflects upon the physically demanding business of wine tasting, as well as the peculiar lack of rampant commercialism in the world of Vinho Verde wine
non-review
The Wine Wide Web (pick’n’mix delights)
In which Old Parn presents a dainty assortment of candied (wine-flavoured) treats, lovingly gathered from the vast sweetshop of the world wide web
Wine reviews vs restaurant reviews
In which Parn muses on the difference between restaurant reviewers and wine reviewers in the public eye
Five reasons to swear — about wine or anything else
In which Old Parn sets out his Manifesto For A Blogosphere Of Unrestrained Profanity — enumerating the reasons for which swearing in a blog post is not only justified, but positively to be encouraged
Wine writing is broken
In which Old Parn launches into a tirade at the leprous state of wine writing in 2011, and the miserable failure of its practitioners, en masse, to inspire, engage or reach out through their words
You can’t tell the difference between cheap and expensive wine? Rejoice!
In which we address the news item of the day: people’s alleged inability to taste the wheat amidst the chaff.
Moroccan wine and food in Marrakech
… in which Old Parn chronicles his imbibitions during a brief sojourn to the city of Marrakech in Morocco — including Medaillon Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon
The winner of last week’s Wine Competition
In which Old Parn reveals the lucky winner of his first wine competition
Come with me to a new and wholesome land!
In which Old Parn introduces the masses to his newly designed blog
Change is coming to Old Parn
In which the eponymous Old Parn tantalises his readers with distant prospects and promises