Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
The Raise a Glass feature is published every week. Here’s one from the beginning of Lockdown when my lockdown drinks included a gin with a twist and a fabulous dinner of leftovers with a lovely New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Life in lockdown so far has been mainly sunny (oh no! I’m tempting fate saying that!) […]
Raise a Glass: Lockdown drinks of gin and a lovely sauvignon blanc Read More »
It’s the strangest of times. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in desperate need for something homely and comforting. To perk up a miserable evening I tried a sip of Licor 43 (RRP £18, Tesco). I don’t know how this delicious nectar has passed me by. Am I late to the party? It’s
The one with Licor 43, a J&B Rare cocktail and a couple of reds Read More »
We’re holding a charity fizz night in Maghull on August 24. That’s nice, you might be thinking. Don’t just disappear just yet … keep thinking and read on. There probably isn’t enough money to go around, from the likes of you and me, to support all the deserving causes we hear about every day. I
Charity fizz night: Why we’re raising cash to target ovarian cancer Read More »
I had a smashing chat with Rachel MacDonald, the brand ambassador for Isle of Harris Gin and discovered a fascinating story and a very delicious gin. Rachel was making a flying visit to Liverpool (where I live) and when she asked if I’d like to meet for a chat about the gin, well, it
Isle of Harris Gin: A people’s gin with an island’s economy at its heart Read More »
This is the story of a famous Hollywood star, Fred MacMurray, his daughter, some gorgeous wines from a stunningly beautiful region and one of the world’s most famous wine brands. I’ve spent an amazing week in California, as a guest of Wines of California and wow, do I have lots to share with you. My
MacMurray Wines: The California wine legacy of a Hollywood star Read More »
I’ve been trying to get my act together as I head towards some massive wine exams in about three weeks’ time. I have loads of stuff in my head, and in a supporting role, a fair bit of wine in my glass (and occasionally an Argentine malbec). Sometimes life shouts out “take a back seat”
Co-op Argentine Malbec San Juan: A red wine with the chillax factor Read More »
You can’t beat a reason to celebrate something, and here I’m bringing you a celebration of whisky. On Saturday May 18, it is World Whisky Day, and so it would be wrong of me not to bring you a selection to try. World Whisky Day: Scotland J&B Rare Whisky (RRP £22.50, Waitrose) is a blend
World Whisky Day: Here’s five ideas if you want to join the celebrations Read More »
I took the dog to the vets today, and while we were there, two separate people brought in shoeboxes. A hedgehog, they said to the reception team. Ah, I thought. Because this reminded me of two things. One that there’s a hedgehog in our garden, and two, I’d meant to tell you about Hedgepig. I’ll explain.
Hedgepig: A gin liqueur which is supporting the preservation of British hedgehogs Read More »
An award-winning photographer and wine enthusiast has combined his two passions to capture the overlooked signatures of medieval life hidden across one of Italy’s most beautiful cities. Andrew Barrow has released his debut photographic portfolio, Wine Doors of Florence, which collates the images of 167 “wine doors”. Wine doors of Florence: What are they? These
Wine Doors of Florence: Photographer Andrew Barrow traces city’s medieval life Read More »