Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
VALENTINE’S. It’s the time of year when the card shops make a killing, florists’ fingers flurry, men panic and wine shelves empty quicker than Old Trafford in the 80th minute. What better reason to taste some sparklie glasses of pink fizz. Champagne Jacquart, Brut Mosaïque Rosé NV (£30, online at greatwesternwine.co.uk and you’ll see it […]
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AS I write I have five glasses of low alcohol beer next to me and a packet of salted crisps. This is one of my scientific experiments which would not bear the scrutiny of a Nobel judging panel. I can’t /won’t give up alcohol for the month; the least I can do is try and
PRESENTS bought? Wrapped and under the tree? Thinking of the Christmas meal and festive wines? Well I’ve not done the presents thing – but I’m well on with the drinking thing. Let’s go. Guests arrive. Sacchetto Moscato IGT Veneto NV (www.nakedwines.com £10.99 or £7.99 if you’re an investing Angel).The wine notes describe it as tasting
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Here is a selection of Christmas party wine I’d cheerily wave on the front doorstep of a festive party and then sneakily hide next to the toaster and keep to myself. Tanners Chardonnay, IGP d’Oc 2012, (£6.15 per bottle when you buy six or more at www.tanners-wines.co.uk, or £7.40 each). I love this golden chardonnay.
Christmas party wine to start your festive countdown Read More »
Supermarket wine news this week. I think Christmas must be coming (oh yes it is) as two of the big chains have timed changes as they hurtle headlong into the busy festive season. On Tuesday Asda announced the launch of its online store ww.ASDA.com/wineshop which will go live on October 28. It will offer 200
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IN THE interests of scientific discovery and developing the human race, this week I have mainly been eating ice cream and sherry, in the same bowl. I hasten to add that this pairing came to pass not because I’m clumsy (which is true) – but for once I intentionally poured unctuous nectar into a bowl
Pedro Ximenez sherry is amazing with an ice-cold twist 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 »
Chardonnay. The most popular grape variety in the world. To borrow a theme from another beverage, if chardonnay made women, they would be as classy and steely-cool as Lauren Bacall; or as honeyed, rounded and voluptuously-complex as Marilyn Monroe; or maybe satin-lip frothy, but pin-bright and sparkling with a Grace Kelly-like elegance; or perhaps as
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