Yesterday's treats – 2010s and 1952s

My taste buds thoroughly enjoyed themselves yesterday afternoon and evening, and my eyes were also stimulated by the beautiful spring sunshine in London and atmospheric Westminster dusk, as shown here on my way back from Berry Bros 2010 Rhône tasting. We expect to publish full notes on the 60-odd northern Rhônes I tasted there tomorrow or on Friday. Do take a look as there are many wines there worthy of a place in your cellar.

Those northern Rhône 2010s at the very beginning of their lives were a palate-whetter for a clutch of wines served over dinner to celebrate Nick's...