Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
I’m on my holidays and the rain is clattering on the roof of my boltaway caravan like a pea-shooter firing at a tin can. It’s a challenge as my theme this week is light red wines to enjoy in the mellowing sunshine. I’ve persevered valiantly and here’s a handful I’ve tasted with the rain as […]
Light red wines can take the chill out of the mellowing sunshine Read More »
AS its summer, I suggest you grab some summer pink wines, glasses and head to your nearest park, picnic basket in hand. And as its summer, don’t forget the umbrella. Some people view pink wines as flim flam, never to be touched. One or two wines here may convince you otherwise. But first, do you know
Summer pink wines to enjoy while the sun is out (or when it rains) Read More »
There’s supposed to be a Prosecco shortage heading our way this summer. Girlies everywhere are buying in bulk in a blitz mentality as their favourite sparkling wine could disappear from shelves. But never mind Prosecco, cast your thoughts beyond its pretty, simple flavours. There’s another Italian fizz I love much, much more than Prosecco …
Prosecco isn’t the only sparkling wine to get you through the summer Read More »
I’m keeping everything simple for my Christmas Day wine countdown. If you’re into off-the-wall Christmas Day menus then you won’t find a wine and food matching pair here. My menu? A glass of fizz. Then into a seafood starter such as a prawn cocktail, or my favourite … flash-fried Thai prawns. Then moving on to turkey
Christmas Day wine ideas for blushing pink prawn starters Read More »
Is it really that time of year again? Have you done your shopping yet? To be clear, I mean your Christmas shopping, not this weekend’s Big Shop. If you have a wine lover in your life, or anyone who enjoys a tipple as a tonic, then here’s a handful of Christmas gift ideas. The only
Wine Press: Christmas gift ideas for people in your life who like wine Read More »
Oz Clarke is one of the most popular wine critics in this country. He is one of those people you instinctively “trust” when he shares his thoughts either through his books or his fun approach on our TV screens. He has a busy schedule as the festive season beckons, with the release of his latest
Corkscrew or screwcap? Find out what Oz Clarke thinks Read More »
I WATCHED a lovely couple – well I’m sure they were lovely – looking totally bemused in a wine shop the other day. They were walking up and down the reds baffled, nay, befuddled, by the choices in front of them. So here’s some simple guidance on six basic wine grapes. You’ll see them all the time… but do you know if you’ll like
I’M NOT known for my fitness levels, but I‘m pretty good at running to a bar at last orders. So cycling? Not a chance. And don’t even think about me in Lycra. No. Don’t. But watching cycling is a different matter, and next weekend the much-heralded Tour de France 2014 begins in Yorkshire. For Chilean winemakers
Celebrate Tour de France with Bicicleta wines from Cono Sur Read More »
IF you’re lackadaisical about wine labels; if you rage about reds or whimper over whites; if you blush at a barolo or glaze over at a gerwurztraminer; if you pale at a pinot noir or think tempranillo is a percussion instrument; fear not. Because you might not be the only one. As another Bank Holiday is
Women like blokes with wine knowledge but are they bluffing? Read More »