Comments for Christopher Piper Wines Blog

Comment on A Shout About IGP Wines by Daniel James

Daniel James — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 19:06:53 +0000

Hi Christopher. Thanks for posting about IGP wines. IGP seems like a slightly ugly label to me, but I guess it’s here to stay, so best get used to it. I’ve made a page that has a little background to the IGP top 100 awards and I’ve made a list of 30 of the top IGP wines from the Herault region for anyone visiting that area, which is where we’re from. Christopher Piper wines is on the list of importers of course! Anyway the page is at our vineyard’s website, hope you don’t mind me linking to the exact page here as it’s difficult to find otherwise: Top IGP Wines 2011.

Comment on The Bike Ride Report by John O’Keeffe (from his cushioned chair !) by Chris Piper

Chris Piper — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:13:10 +0000

Well done JOK…a thoroughly good day out and only sorry not to have caught up with you at the end. A couple of very cold pints of cider were polished off at Topsham Rugny Club, whilst discussing the post-challenge nonsense that all of us cyclists (like fishermen) tend to crap on about! We did, however, manage another sneaky half (after last year!) at the Nomansland pub – and boy, that tasted good! Bravo to everyone who took part.

Comment on Chris Piper and John O’Keeffe’s Cycle Challange for Force Cancer, by John O’Keeffe by Chris Piper

Chris Piper — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:03:13 +0000

Having cycled this last year, I think JOK will have absolutely no problems with the Nelo (as it’s affectionately called. Some of the Plymtree ‘team’ were out practising today and the only argument was whether we should stop for a pint rather than a half at Nomansland this time. Last year, we felt rather short-changed with a half only! Progress reports to follow….Pipes

Comment on John O’Keeffe sets out alone in Chile in his Chevrolet ‘Spark’ 1.2, by John O’Keeffe by Madeline Fawcus

Madeline Fawcus — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:58:31 +0000

Well, John, you always did know how to entertain with your writing. Thoroughly enjoyed reading about your trip. Look forward to the next installment. Think I’m off to South America for a long trip at the end of the year/beginning of next year for 2 months – Chile is a definite must methinks!

Comment on Annual Charity Wine Tasting by John Earle

John Earle — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:51:27 +0000

I am delighted to hear how well the Pouilly Fuissé 2009 was received. That’s good to know because we have been fortunate enough to secure goods stocks of this wine which will certainly keep us and our customers going for another few months! 2009 was a phenomenal vintage of outstanding richness and generosity of flavour throughout France.

Comment on Take A Leap of Faith by Fiona Taylor by John Earle

John Earle — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:01:41 +0000

I absolutely echo Fiona’s thoughts. Also if you really want to push out the envelope completely why not try the Pic Saint Loup from La Bergerie du Capucin. It’s a phenomenally fruity and hearty red to go with full-bodied autumnal dishes. For when we get our autumnal weather back!

Comment on Sherry at Tea Time by Fiona Taylor by John Earle

John Earle — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:40:38 +0000

I thoroughly applaud Fiona’s attempt to justify a nerve-soothing, late afternoon tipple. I would have thought it worth sharing on http://www.mumsnet.com. One thing with the Manzanilla though is it will only keep fresh for about 3/4 days in the fridge due to its relatively low alcohol. Mind you it does come in 50cl bottles so if you give it to your partners when they get home shelf-life shouldn’t prove a problem!

Comment on Roaring Meg Pinot Gris, 2009 by Mark Doyle

Mark Doyle — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:52:00 +0000

Nice post. I loved it

Comment on Massaya and the Lebanon – Day One by Darell Cerio

Darell Cerio — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:31:52 +0000

wow, awesome visit from the sounds of it. Very envious of all that great wine.

Comment on Massaya, Baalbek and Beirut ‘by night’ – Day Two by Barry Singleton

Barry Singleton — Mon, 30 May 2011 16:35:41 +0000

Beirut by night sounds rather fun. Glad to hear CPW looking after us customers by exploring the unknown.