Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
I’ve just had to chuckle to myself as I’ve posted this week’s wine column – all about heralding Spring and lovely wines to drink with lamb. When in fact it’s bloomin freezing outside, there’s been snow falling in Liverpool for two days and my fingers are almost too cold to open a bottle of wine. […]
Note to self, don’t base wine columns around the British seasons Read More »
It feels as if I’ve been waiting for Spring to spring for, well, ever since the clocks went back last autumn. Now it’s here I’ll be greeting it with one of my favourite roast dinners, lamb, with a glass of springtime red wine. With Easter just around the corner next week, I’m thinking about red
Mark change of seasons with springtime lamb and red wine Read More »
THERE’S a part of France which almost thinks its the New World when it comes to wine-making. I’m talking Pays d’Oc. Traditionally France – and other “old world” countries such as Spain and Italy – have historically developed wines based on local grape varieties, the local marketplace and as a match to local foods. But in
Pays d’Oc – where 56 grape varieties are the spice of life Read More »
It’s Mother’s Day and every year I’m sad if I don’t see my lovely daughter Emma as she’s miles away in The Big Smoke. That’s London. Also known as The Big Nicotine Patch since the government went all healthy on us. But what a lovely card from her today – and she knows me so
Mother’s Day and my wine reputation goes before me Read More »
THAT time of year again. Mother’s Day around the corner and could that sunshine be hinting at spring in the air? It goes without saying you should be looking to treat mum this weekend. As it’s still Fairtrade Fortnight how about a bottle of sparklie, pink of course. The Co-operative Fairtrade Sparkling Rosé 2012 is
THE broadest, brightest night sky over one part of South Africa has inspired the name of one of the country’s most successful wineries. Stellar Winery is 275 kilometres north of Cape Town on the road to Namibia. Its name doesn’t just reflect the spangled sky above – but it also summarises the breadth of the
Fairtrade Fortnight wine supports farmers and workers Read More »
IN THE classic 70s play, Abigail’s Party, the terribly snobby Bev puts a bottle of red wine in the fridge. How we laughed at her snooty ignorance. Red wine in the fridge? Pah! Except it was beaujolais wine – and it is better slightly chilled. Beaujolais wine may not be fashionable, and it has suffered from
Beaujolais wine explained and some lovelies to try Read More »
WELL, what a week of snow. You may have escaped it , but if you didn’t I bet you couldn’t wait to be tucked up at home in your onesie. Don’t worry, that will be our secret. Once the door is locked fast against the cold, is there a more satisfying way of thumbing your
Warm yourself with glugs of Spanish grenache wines Read More »
We’re very fond of gadgets in our house. For several months we had a plastic electronic rabbit – behave – which sat on the sideboard and wiggled its ears when anyone sent us an email. He was also tuned in to the news headlines and recited them. He had to go. It was electronic bunny overkill
Your Valentine may love a new jacket with their Champagne Read More »