Wine Events, Wine Education, Journalist
It should be written in law, the Magnum Charter, that every weekend a girlie has to have a glass of bubbles. I know Prosecco is the “in thing” as far as sparklies go, but hey, a glass of Champers is still my sparkle of choice. You can’t beat it, layers of flavours and aromas that […]
Tesco wines sweep the board and win Own Label range of the year Read More »
I prodded, thumped and squeezed various cuts of meat last Saturday only for the heavens to open when the barbecue was lit. Ah well. The British summer always catches us out. One thing was a certainty – the Co-op wines I’d taken to a friend’s were always going to please. Truly Irresistible Bio Bio Valley
Co-op wines can be truly irresistible as gold awards prove Read More »
IT’S always lovely to meet Real People behind wines. I was lucky enough to “break bread” with Silvano Brescianini, the CEO of Barone Pizzini, from the heart of Franciacorta, Italy, and enjoy his wines with a lovely bunch of people at Liverpool’s Bretta & Co shop and bistro just off Bold Street. Now I love franciacorta sparkling
A night of wine and food celebrating Barone Pizzini and Italian wines Read More »
Another day, another piece of advice about why you should drink red wine … or why you shouldn’t drink it. News from the International Journal of Obesity told us yesterday that the chemical resveratrol in grapes, berries and red wine can turn excess flab into calorie-burning “brown” fat. Yay!! But, nay!! The NHS has been quick to
Just when you thought you can drink red wine and lose weight … Read More »
Lidl has just launched 40 new summer wines at a time when the retailer must be feeling pretty pleased with itself. Its overall wine sales have increased 38% over the past 12 months; and in parallel, a survey by Wotwine says that Lidl wines top its ratings table, with 68% of its wines offering customers
Lidl wines on a roll as summer selection hits the shelves Read More »
WE all love a good deal; and when it comes to wine we love great wine at great value prices. I make no apologies for once again telling you about some newly-announced award-winning wines from the International Wine Challenge. In the last few days the IWC has announced 15 Great Value Awards; and 12 of
Wine Press: Great Value Awards celebrate great wines at great prices Read More »
It’s a relief to know someone reads my missives. Tony McCaul maybe the only one; but that aside, it was very nice that he emailed me. He said: “This morning I looked at the contents of a bottle of red wine and discovered that it contained milk as well as sulphites plus another ingredient I cannot remember. What
The facts behind wine additives … and people who shun them Read More »
Mums are special and it’s only right they have a special day. And on their special day, it’s only right they have a special treat. My idea of such a treat is a lovely glass of wine for Mother’s Day. I’m going to launch straight in with a handful of extraordinary wines, at prices more
Wine Press: Mother’s Day wines and special treats Read More »
If you’re planning on a bit of canoodling, romancing and smooching over a glass of something sparklie on Valentine’s Day, then read on. I’ve been dipping into some sparkling pink wines you could share with The Love of Your Life. From light gentle salmon pinks to wines of the deepest cerise; some with gentle flits of
Wine Press: Valentine’s Day sparkling pink wines (my Love Heart scores) Read More »