Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
It’s sunny outside. I’m happy. At the risk of tempting fate, I bring you summer wine choices – two sparkling, two whites and two reds – to enjoy while the sun shines and as autumn beckons. Summer wine to cheer up a staycation Beau Beaujolais 2014 (12.5% abv, Majestic, £8.99 or £7.99 in a Mix Six deal) The dog […]
Summer wine: Six wine choices for when the sun peeks out Read More »
You’ve got to admire someone who follows their dream. A few years ago Gary Adlen was on a business trip and found himself in a New York bar which not only served food, but also had its own deli. He dreamed of doing the same in his home town of Liverpool – and now he has, together
Bretta & Co wine tasting: My picks of the reds and whites Read More »
The Claret Offensive isn’t a football strategy; though it’s certainly a winning formula. Last year the Lidl wines team launched its challenge to lure wine lovers into its stores with a promotion of over 50 wines. And now it is at it again. A couple of days ago a new £12m campaign began with 40
Lidl wines launches classic French regional wines into store Read More »
MANY of my friends say that Aldi wines have changed their lives. Friday nights begin with a “rush to the shops” to stock up for the weekend. Mike James, Aldi’s wine buyer, since 2010, has overseen the team which has made Aldi a must-go destination for reliable, affordable wines. I spoke to Mike, and asked
The man behind Aldi wines, Mike James, picks his special wines for you Read More »
THESE fair islands of ours have been pretty hopeless in the World Cup. England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales. Are we there or thereabouts in the final stages? Are we heck. Though it shouldn’t stop us settling down to watch the World Cup Final with a glass or two of vino. The eventual arrival of the World Cup
World Cup gives wine-loving girlies an excuse to go Brazil nuts Read More »
I LIKE wine and I like food, which is lucky, as I also like eating and drinking. Next week it’s Chinese New Year so that’s yet another great reason to combine the two. Just a few weeks ago I enjoyed an amazing Chinese meal. It began with a dim sum platter and jasmine smoked tea
Wine Press: Alsace wines are inspiration for Chinese New Year Read More »
If you haven’t tried German riesling for years because you think of that warm German wine on your corner shop’s bottom shelf, then think again. And now would be as good a time as any. The 31 Days of German Riesling campaign organised by Wines of Germany is in full flow. Author and wine critic
Wine Press: German riesling is a wonderful thing Read More »