Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
This time last year I shared news of a new gin, Spitfire Heritage Gin in an exclusive “look out for this” kind of way just before it went on sale in Wine Rack. I mention it again because two things have happened. Number 1 Thing: Spitfire’s distillers have now brought out a new vodka – […]
Spitfire Heritage Gin leads sky-high nationwide toast on Armed Forces Day Read More »
I haven’t worked out what the weather is supposed to be doing as one minute I’m absolutely roasting, and the next the dog refuses to go out because of the rain. In that spirit of confusion, here’s some white and red wines for summer which can be flexible for a barbecue or offer a hug
It rained the day I went to Chatsworth but at least I found some wines for summer Read More »
I know I’m not fashionable. I only have to look in my wardrobe to know that. I don’t listen to the latest tunes and I prefer to watch a Doris Day film rather than a superhero leaping from a building dressed as a spider. But I am what I am. The other week I was
Champagne on ice that’s great, yes please. But what’s this? Champagne WITH ice? Read More »
If you’re a regular in Asda you might have noticed that the retailer has brought out a new sparkling wine to catch the attention of prosecco drinkers. The sparkling wine world is increasingly popular in the UK but very crowded. Every time a butterfly flutters its wings, a new sparkling wine is born, each one
Fizz Face-off: I compare Asda’s sparkling £5 Progrigio and a same price cava Read More »
It’s great that when love is in the air you can buy special treats for your Valentine. Even better, you can buy a treat you’ll enjoy too, which is a win win. Or perhaps it’s wine, wine. Here’s some ideas. Me & Monsieur Jones 2015 (£15.99, www.nakedwines.com, or £11.99 if you’re one of Naked Wines’
Wine to share with your Valentine, from pink fizz to romantic prosecco Read More »
I’ve turned into a person who’s gone all tidy-uppie. I’m not very domesticated. It’s a rare thing to catch me with a duster in my hand. Let me put this into context. Years ago I was the victim of a burglary and I duly gave the list of missing goods to the police. It was a month before I
Wine Diploma Diary: I’m not exactly what you’d call a domestic goddess but … Read More »
Farewell 2016, you strange old year, you little monkey. Putting the madness of Brexit, Trump and Celebrity Deaths to one side, there’s been a lot of change for me personally, changes that will see me taking a route yet to be determined, sometime around May in 2017. Meanwhile – here’s some 2016 photo memories, ahem, and of course they
Photo memories: My 2016 year in pictures and a drop of something now and again Read More »
I’ve finally signed up to study the Wine Spirit and Education Trust diploma after years of indecision. It’s taken me a while to take the plunge for lots of reasons, not least money and time. But the urge to learn more about wine and spirits was ultimately just too strong so I’ve opted for the online course;
What links my new wine diploma diary and one of the cheesiest songs ever? Read More »
Yup – that’s me on this page. Sadly not the pretty thing in the middle, but the old blob on the left wearing a grey cardie. You’ll see we ran a supermarket festive fizz taste test … here’s the supermarket champagne ratings. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! SUPERMARKET CHAMPAGNE: BEST BUY Wm Morrison Champagne
Your best-buy supermarket champagne… here’s the festive fizz factor scores Read More »