Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers every week. Here’s a look at the wines of the Rhône Valley’s AOC Ventoux where the mountain “is magic”. I went on a winding drive up Mont Ventoux in the Rhône Valley. I was hoping to be rewarded with magnificent vineyard views. Not […]
The wines of Ventoux: A magic mountain makes all the difference Read More »
If you’ve been paying attention you’ll know that I had a fabulous visit to Domaines Paul Mas in the lusciously beautiful Languedoc. I was thrilled to meet the creative driving force behind the wine brand, the unstoppable dynamo who is Jean-Claude Mas. A few of us shared a winetasting with him and as we tasted
Eight white wine treats from Domaines Paul Mas and a delicious red too Read More »
I’m told it is National Curry Week this week, the 20th one. You could visit one of several Indian restaurants marking the occasion or cook a good curry at home. With that in mind I’ve realised how many dishes I cook with a kick of heat. Here’s some white wines I’ve enjoyed with all things
Here’s four white wines to go with a kick of heat to celebrate all things spice 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 »
If I had a pound for every time people say “Châteauneuf-du-Pape” when I ask them to name their special-buy red, I wouldn’t be sitting here. Sorry, but that’s how shallow I am. It’s June and you might not be thinking of red wine, but tomorrow is Father’s Day, so you have an excuse. I asked
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is a special-buy red for Father’s Day Read More »