Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
GOOD luck to everyone who has decided to begin 2014 with a dry January – 31 days without touching alcohol. I thought about it. It took less than 30 seconds to be convinced that as a person who writes a drinks column, I might find it difficult to give up alcohol for a month. I’ve […]
Riesling helps to start a healthy New Year. Kind of. Read More »
JUST when you thought you’d had your fill of celebrations, a new year beckons and it’s time to start all over again. Here’s some sparkling wines to help your 2013 go out with a snap crackle and a hand-clapping pop. Valdobbiadene Prosecco Spumante DOCG (£7.29) Aldi has a frizz-frazz of light bubbles with delicate apples
Sparkling wines to welcome in the New Year with a pop Read More »
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
Wine Press: Asda launches new on-line shop as supermarkets sweep in with changes Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
ONE MAN’S nectar is another man’s poison. That may be a saying or perhaps I made it up. When it comes down to enjoying wine – and I’ve said it here before – the bottom line is personal taste. Who knows how much money is spent by Mrs Bloggs buying a wine her husband Joe
How the Morrisons wine taste test tool can help your choices Read More »
IT’S not most people’s average choice when they find themselves in the wine aisle, but with Christmas looming on the horizon, some of us will be contemplating buying a dessert wine. This week – with help from a couple of tasting elves – I explore the sweet wine world some never consider. There’s a couple