Berry Bros & Rudd....

....Queeny and Charlie's offy. A jolly nice supplier invited me for a night of tasting France v New World; French subtly shaded the big fruits of the colonies. Most expensive bottle sampled was a 1996 Gruad-Larose 2eme Classe, Bordeaux at £118 a go.

Over dinner, Andrew Neil shared his views on the resurgence of the US, based on shale gas and the impending abandonment of the Middle East. A thought provoking and enjoyable evening.

However, entertaining as he is, Andrew Neil is still one of those things you find at the top of a lady's legs.