Should the occasion present itself, Mr Blackwell will reach for his well-worn journal to consult it for details of a delightfully earthy Bordeaux he consumed in 2011 while his audience scatters quickly to avoid having to absorb his tales of dull indulgence.
But this journal - a high-grade leather beauty from Rustico - isn't well-worn at all. It is waiting for you in pristine glory to record your own occasions of wine triumphery (not a word; we checked).
At the time you'll declare such occasions unforgettable, but then the middle-aged fug kicks in (especially if you indulge in too much wine) and you will forget, which is why you need this log.
