Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
There’s a new gin on the block, Spitfire Heritage Gin. Yeh, right, you say. There’s new gins created every day. A butterfly flutters its wings somewhere in the world and lo! there’s a new gin. There’s certainly wings involved in this new single estate botanical gin as it is inspired by the wartime terrier of the skies […]
Spitfire Heritage Gin takes spirit of icon to soar to new heights Read More »
I’ve been on a diet – sorry, that should be present tense. I am on a diet. Or perhaps I should say I have the backbone of a jellyfish so the diet is “intermittent”. Best laid-plans, eh. The other day, feeling deprived, I craved a steak with onions and mushrooms fried and smothered in naughty things
A diet defeated by a glass of cabernet sauvignon (or two) Read More »
Now this is my kind of wine tasting. I recently joined in a Twitter wine tasting, hosted by the Wine Society and I didn’t have to move from my sofa. Millie the schnauzer slept right through it (well, it was past her doggie bedtime). Each month The Wine Society selects two wines which are tasted “over the
Twitter wine tasting at home with the Wine Society (and the dog) 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 »
It’s time to brush up on the lyrics to those classic Christmas tunes; pop on the Christmas jumper and have a jolly good time with your chums, your workmates and your nearest and dearest. There’s no better way to add sparkle to your festive fun than with some Christmas fizz. Christmas fizz: Cava and Moscato Camoli Moscato
Ten Christmas fizz ideas (because we all love wine and bubbles) Read More »
Blimey what did we do for easy-peasy bubbles before prosecco came on the scene? It now outsells Champagne in the UK and it’s easy to see why – it’s so much cheaper and very, very, easy to drink. Prosecco DOC wines are made across a wide area of Veneto and Friuli in the north
Festive fizz!! Here’s nine prosecco picks to enjoy at Christmas Read More »
Think of Bordeaux and you’ll probably think of red wines for your Christmas table …. but don’t overlook white Bordeaux wines. White Bordeaux is fantastic with seafood – so if you’re thinking of a seafood starter for your Christmas dinner (or any time of year!) then it’s not rocket science to pour one of these wines.
Here’s four white Bordeaux wines to try at Christmas Read More »
I’ve been a bit under the weather past couple of weeks. I’ve been gearing up for Crimbo and sharing wine with friends – and with you – and blow me if I don’t end up taking painkillers. A woozy head without even opening a bottle. I had a little fall – no alcohol involved –
Warming red wines to take the pain out of a tumble Read More »
A cream liqueur is a snuggly comfort cushion as the cold winter wind whips around outside. Now its getting cold I asked some of my girlie pals to help me blind-taste 14 cream liqueurs. They didn’t complain. We’re not industry experts but we’re typical comfort cushion girlies who love a cream liqueur especially at Christmas.
Which cream liqueur wins 14-bottle mystery taste test? Read More »