Peregrination on the lees

A Globetrotting Satirical Column – Because Sediment Never Sleeps

Let’s talk lees. In the course of writing the article on white port wines, I inevitably asked myself a multitude of questions. Some of them had to do with lees. A subject that seems to be largely ignored in the context of port. A scientific approach can sometimes push an author to the limit. To the limits of his knowledge. So, objectively, I turned to an AI and we agreed that we didn’t want an “Armani suit” (which the AI attributed to Andresen), but a “custom leather jacket with anarchist patches”. No, the AI in question is not Grok. Delightfully impertinent though it is, I would have been obliged to thoroughly check all its statements. Let yourself be surprised and viel Genuss (enjoy your drink). By the way the chatbot name in the present case simply is AI Sommelier.

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Champagne 2008

We met at Smith & de Luma on the 26th of June 2024, on a beautiful summer evening, a fitting backdrop for a Champagne tasting. Food pairing was kentucky style chicken with french fries, providing adqequate richness for the fresh 2008 vintage.
2008 is hailed as one of the great Champagne vintages, celebrated for its exceptional quality and potential for long aging. This vintage is among the other recent standout years like 1996, 2002, and 2012, each with its unique characteristics. Here, we delve into the growing season, expert opinions, and the stylistic attributes of the wines from this remarkable year

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