We enjoyed a couple of really good bottles over the weekend. Don't worry - we didn't only drink two, but two were particularly of note.

First, with The Fisherman and Mrs Fisherman (if I call her Fishwife I'm in deep trouble) a 1988 Hospices de Beaune Volnay-Santenots by Bouchard was wonderful Still very drinkable with bags of flavour.

Second with Mr and Mrs FM, was a bottle of 1995 Pelorus Sparkling. This was without doubt the best bottle of non-champagne Champagne I have ever had. Rich, nutty and really long - heaven. Champagne really needs ageing - it is so much better for it. Pelorus is the sparkling wine made by the Cloudy Bay winery... so it's in good company.

What delights await this week? Ah, so many wines. So little time.