Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
“I don’t like raisins,” said The Girl Who Doesn’t Like Raisins. “You might not like raisins,” I said, “but you’ll like this.” I asked Girl Who Doesn’t Like Raisins to pour a fingertip of Blind Spot Rutherglen Muscat wine into a glass and taste. “I’m not sure” she said, “Don’t be scared,” I said, as she raised […]
The Wine Society wizards and the girl who hates raisins Read More »
I LOVE social media. Yes, there’s lots of silly twittering in more ways than one. But I love the content I find about wine. Did you know I like wine? On Twitter I follow the hashtag #wine, on Instagram the same; on both #winelovers throws up good content. Or be more precise with a grape hashtag such
Winebird has a special way with words to help us enjoy wine Read More »
THE Co-operative hasn’t had the best of starts to the year, but as far as wine is concerned it is defiantly full steam ahead. The retailer has been busy revamping its wine range with new lines and a more tailored range to “reflect customer demand”. The Co-op is giving prominence to its Fairtrade and Truly
Co-op wines have a revamp to reflect customer demand Read More »
THERE was a bit of a whirlwind in France last week. Not one that you would see on a weather map. Perhaps because it was a blur. A very nice blur. Yours truly popped over the Channel to spend a quick couple of days in Bordeaux. Understanding the nuances of Bordeaux wines is no easy
Flying visit to Bordeaux where wine blending is art form 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 »
I’M TRYING ever so hard not to become a wine snob – but I might be failing miserably. I’ve been writing a column for the Liverpool Daily Post for just a year, and I simply want to enthuse others without becoming a bloomin’ know-it-all in the process. No airy fairy nonsensical comments from me –
I don’t want to be a wine snob, I just want choices Read More »
PHEW. That’s that for another year . . . now, what to do with the Christmas leftovers in the fridge. If you don’t have some turkey or sad sprouts staring at you when you reach for the milk, I’ll eat my hat – if I wasn’t too busy eating what’s left of my Christmas ham.
Perk up your Christmas leftovers with a drop of wine Read More »
THE sun surprisingly came out at the weekend and so did the Rioja. I blinked and the sun was still there … if only I could say the same about the Rioja. A glorious taste of Spain; the signature red wine of the country. It is so elevated that Rioja was the first wine to
MANY of my friends say that Aldi wines have changed their lives. Friday nights begin with a “rush to the shops” to stock up for the weekend. Mike James, Aldi’s wine buyer, since 2010, has overseen the team which has made Aldi a must-go destination for reliable, affordable wines. I spoke to Mike, and asked
The man behind Aldi wines, Mike James, picks his special wines for you Read More »
The best way to bring in the New Year is with a perfect *pop!* closely followed by fizzy frothiness streaming into a giddily clasped glass. Sparkling wine is so exciting. With no science involved, here’s some ideas for your sparkling and party wines. New Year sparklers for less than a tenner: Tesco finest* Pignoletto (£8.99) is an
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