Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
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 »
THAT time of year again. Mother’s Day around the corner and could that sunshine be hinting at spring in the air? It goes without saying you should be looking to treat mum this weekend. As it’s still Fairtrade Fortnight how about a bottle of sparklie, pink of course. The Co-operative Fairtrade Sparkling Rosé 2012 is
THE broadest, brightest night sky over one part of South Africa has inspired the name of one of the country’s most successful wineries. Stellar Winery is 275 kilometres north of Cape Town on the road to Namibia. Its name doesn’t just reflect the spangled sky above – but it also summarises the breadth of the
Fairtrade Fortnight wine supports farmers and workers Read More »
IN THE classic 70s play, Abigail’s Party, the terribly snobby Bev puts a bottle of red wine in the fridge. How we laughed at her snooty ignorance. Red wine in the fridge? Pah! Except it was beaujolais wine – and it is better slightly chilled. Beaujolais wine may not be fashionable, and it has suffered from
Beaujolais wine explained and some lovelies to try 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 »
HAPPY New Year. Your resolution was to stop drinking for a month? And you gave in eerrm … about 8pm last night? Never mind. Change that 2013 resolution to exploring the world of wine. Don’t stick to what you know – that same bottle on the same shelf – but ring the changes. I asked
Start off New Year by stepping out of wine comfort zones 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 »
WE’RE funny, aren’t we, people. We can make decisions based on preconceived ideas; decisions based on perceptions, not fact. Take Aldi wine. Remember that advertising slogan “it is a Skoda honest” …. well how about, “it is from Aldi, honest”. Maybe Aldi is the retail equivalent of Skoda; in the public’s mindset it may not
The Aldi wine team takes the game up to another level Read More »
YOU can put away the bunting now. National Paella Day is over for another year. If you didn’t celebrate on Tuesday don’t fret; I’m sure the food police won’t be a nuisance should you decide to enjoy the Spanish national dish on another day. Here are a few Spanish wine ideas to pair with your
Spanish wine flavour flamenco heralds paella celebration Read More »