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 »
The white wines of Rueda are so vibrant; the flavours so pronounced, the acidity so mouthwatering. It’s quite a remarkable style considering that the grapes grow inland in the hot, hot summers of Spain. To understand the wines of DO Rueda, it helps to know the grape varieties, the climate, the land and how the
What are the wines of DO Rueda: These nine facts can help Read More »
If you wander wine aisles (like I do) or you love a sip of sparkling wine (like I do) then you’ll be very familiar with the brand of Codorníu Cava. Which is hardly surprising, as the producer in the Penedès region (near Barcelona) has a winemaking history dating back to the mid-1500s. In 1872 it
Codorníu Cava: A tasting with head winemaker Bruno Colomer Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … Rioja wine is probably one of the most famous in the world. The red wines from this Spanish region will be known by many … but there’s more to Rioja wine than red. I bet many of you love a glass of
Rioja wine isn’t always red: Here’s a pink, a white and a fizz Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I begin counting the pennies with Campaneo Old Vines Garnacha and its tempranillo cousin … and end with a flourish of fizz Pennies are being counted in our lives, that’s for sure. I’m keeping an ever watchful eye out for some decent
Campaneo Old Vines Garnacha helps me watch the pennies Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I explain how rosé wine is made and share a handful of pinks for summer sunshine vibes. It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy a glass of rosé wine: And the choice is immense. Just the combination of colours is so
How rosé wine is made and eight to try for summer Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … when I settled down to enjoy one of three red wines for summer the weather wasn’t playing ball. As I write, this has just happened. I’ve been very happily sitting in the garden soaking up the sun when just five minutes ago,
Three red wines for summer from Laithwaites, Ocado and Aldi Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I discover Toast ale made from leftover bread and a couple of other eco friendly releases Crumbs, this missive flies a sustainable flag. I’m kicking off with a hazy pale ale made from leftover bread; swiftly followed by a couple of sips
Toast ale: It really is made from leftover bread Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I was very excited when lots of Naked Wines winemakers arrived in Liverpool One of my favourite things is to talk to a winemaker. You don’t see that many of them in Liverpool but hey … almost 30 of them arrived