Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
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
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … this is the one in celebration of Amaretto Sour, inspired by a birthday. Oh, and I include a gin for good measure I went for a meal with my friend for her birthday and we doubled up on the onion rings
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I tried some readily available wine in cans which are an option for summer festivals and picnics. Many believe that wine in cans is the future. They’re more eco-friendly than bottles, but the quality (for the majority of the ones on the
Wine in cans: Reviews of Vin Crowd and Vin du Can Read More »
The Raise a Glass feature is published in several UK regional newspapers … I tried three German riesling wines to mark the Wines of Germany UK annual summer promotion, 31 Days of Riesling. This month the annual celebration of German riesling – 31 Days of Riesling – is upon us. I love the wines; their
31 Days of Riesling: Three German wines to celebrate Read More »