Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
I dot gin reviews in and around my weekly drinks’ column for Trinity Mirror Regionals – here’s a compendium of the most recent. (Pour yourself a glass or two of gin, then try and say the word compendium out loud.) I’ve heard lots about the meteoric rise of gin as the nation’s favourite spirit. I […]
Gin reviews: From strawberry to cucumber to shiraz (yes, red wine gin!) Read More »
I don’t have any “special dietary requirements” when it comes to food and drink but I know many of you do. When the Co-op told me they were extending their vegan-friendly range of wines I thought “oooo” shame on me, I could be helping you with this one, especially as Veganuary was a popular lifestyle
Vegan-friendly wines: What are they … where are they … (and here’s three) Read More »
I have to be quick to keep up with the ever-changing selection of wines on our High Streets and when I catch up with some wine ranges I wish I hadn’t. But the newly-released Spar wines have had people talking. I gave a nod to The Alphabet Series Pinot Noir at Christmas and it is one
Spar wines: New own-label wine range is a winner on taste and your pocket Read More »
Valentine’s Day falls on a Wednesday. There’s nothing worse than a wet, cold Wednesday in February so this year you have every excuse to turn #WineWednesday into a special occasion. Also, there’s nothing worse than a wet, cold Thursday with the silent treatment if you’ve forgotten Valentine’s Day. This is your gentle reminder. Fizz is
Valentine’s Day: Share pink fizz with your loved one (or pink gin if that’s your thing) Read More »
I’m very excited that 2018 is underway. Happy New Year everyone!! In just 22 days I’ll be heading to New Zealand to visit one of my oldest friends and of course I’ll be visiting vineyards too. It would be rude not to. I’m giddy. My plans are quite well-formed … well actually I’m not organised
New Zealand: Win a trip with Villa Maria and follow in my (clumsy) footsteps Read More »
Another new year is appearing round the corner as one slides off into the distance. How did that happen? Pop some bubbles and enjoy some New Year’s Eve wine as you say hello to 2018 and goodbye to 2017. New Year’s Eve wine: A brace of cavas Vilarnau Brut Reserva Cava (£11.99, Ocado, Booths and
New Year’s Eve wine: Here’s some choices for your special celebrations!! Read More »
Not long to go! I’ve pulled together a selection of Christmas port, a couple of sweet wines and last-minute buys for you to enjoy over the festive break. Enjoy. Some peeps of Christmas port: Maynard’s Pink Port (£7.99, Aldi, 50cl) Aldi’s port range has won gold in the new International Wine Challenge with Maynard’s 1992
Finish your festive feast with a drop of Christmas port … it would be rude not to Read More »
It’s nice to know that you can do something for someone else just by sipping a glass of Nederburg wine. And if you’re a cyclist, you can go the extra mile (if you know what I mean) by potentially winning a prestigious Cervelo road bike. I’m told by a bikey-person I know, that if you
Buy a Nederburg wine to help change lives and perhaps you can win a road bike Read More »
I love a glass of white all year round but there’s nothing nicer than a glass of chilled white with a Christmas lunch seafood starter or to pour with your turkey curry. Here’s some Christmas white wine choices. Christmas white wine choices under £10: The Wine Atlas Cococciola (£5.48, Asda, 12.5% abv) This is a
Christmas white wine choices: Five wines under £10 and five wines over £10 Read More »