Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial Champagne $69.99 (4 stars)

December 11, 2017By Yvonne

Here’s the opposite of what Moet used to be all about.  Lean, dry and minerally, this is not.  Fat, tropical tones, peach and sweet, musky layers that cry out to be poured over ice and sprinkled with mint or flecks of dried berries.  Apricot, caramelised characters and a rich, luxurious sweetness wash across the palate … Read More

Yvonne Lorkin Wine Column for week beginning Sat 9th Dec 2017

December 9, 2017By Yvonne

As I write this, a clutch of businesses on the street where my office is located, are preparing for our annual street Christmas party.  Five bucks and BYO nibbles is all we needed to bring apparently.  Due to this column deadline, I have not had time to go out and get ‘nibbly-fied’ – so to … Read More