“He was an individual, he was a maverick, he was mercurial, he was magical, he was special, he was rare.”
- Marco Pierre White

Keith Floyd has died of a heart attack at the age of 65.
For me - an inspiration and pioneer has passed away and it is sad indeed.
I fell in love with the idea [...]

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Michael Jackson 1958 - 2009
A sad day indeed - what a legend.
I’m going to crack open a great bottle of wine and listen to Billie Jean all night in tribute.

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My cousin - The Wine Oracle - is getting married on the 7th of Feb and for some reason he has asked me to source the wine for his wedding.
Now his wife to be is Welsh and her entire family is coming out as well as all their pale skinned European friends - which means [...]

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To everyone who takes time to read the random wine ramblings here on The Cru - Merry Christmas!
Have a fantastic day with friends and family, drink lot’s of good wine - and smash that extra mince pie in your face right now!
Ho ho ho.

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Today is a momentous day in history - Barack Obama has won the 2008 US Presidential Election.
It’s a true privilege to live through this occasion and perhaps only in time will we truly understand the enormity of what he has achieved.
Greatness only comes around every once in a while and when it does, it’s awe inspiring.
He is the head of [...]

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