So we’ve now reached February, and for a good few of my friends who were brave – or crazy – enough to banish booze from their lives for the whole of January, there will be […]
Aggie MacKenzie’s 2018 wine resolutions
33 gorgeous gifts for wine lovers by Kerstin Rodgers
What to buy for the wine lover in your life? Below I’ve listed Christmas gifts to suit all budgets from £3.50 to a million quid! From silly to sophisticated! Wine lovers who travel 1. A […]
Christmas Wines by Jane Clare. Part 2 – Wines to enjoy with your Christmas meal (and Boxing Day leftovers)
In Part One of our Christmas wines blog Jane Clare suggested wine ideas for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fizz . Here in Part Two she looks at red and white wines, puddings and cheese […]
Christmas Wines by Jane Clare. Part 1 – Wines to enjoy on Christmas Eve and Christmas bubbles
Christmas tables can be loaded down with many flavours and textures so when you’re thinking of matching food and wine flavours a nudge in the right direction can be a help. But where to start? […]
Pumpkin recipes and wine by Kerstin Rodgers aka @msmarmitelover
We think of pumpkins as an autumnal North American food: although I was disappointed to discover that they usually buy canned when baking pumpkin pie. There is a wide selection of pumpkins and squashes: from […]
Rioja and Rioja Alta: What’s the difference? Introducing La Rioja Alta S.A.: Taking Rioja to new heights
The region of Rioja is already famous for its range of high quality wines, particularly one of Spain’s flagship varieties, Tempranillo, which thrives in its vineyards. So what exactly is Rioja Alta, and what makes […]
Don’t be stuck in a pinot grigio rut – here’s a handful of other white wines to enjoy by Jane Clare
I’m pretty sure that I was put on this earth (terroir, as we’re on a wine theme) to slowly trickle bits of wine learning curves into people’s hearts and minds. I’ve seen success. Two of […]
Our man on the ground, Richard Adams introducing the wines of Lustau and why we should give Sherry a second chance
Sitting in a typical tapas bar on a typically hot evening in Córdoba, I decided to order a glass of Fino – for a change. As a friend and I were travelling around Andalucía, I […]
Wedding wines by Jane ClarePart 3 – Which red and white wines to serve at your wedding meal
You’re never going to be able to please everyone with your choice of wedding wines so there is no point getting into a tizz over it. People will be just happy to be there and […]
Wedding wines by Jane Clare. Part 2 – How to work out the amount of wine for your wedding guests
Now I’ve got you thinking, haven’t I. All that lovely fizz and we haven’t even started talking about the meal. But just how much wine should you buy for your wedding guests? If you’re organising […]
Wedding wines by Jane Clare – Part 1: The Bubbles
Wedding wines. Ah, where to begin! You’re all excited about getting married and then you realise you have so much to plan. There’s the dress to choose and the small matter of cajoling the groom […]
Fish and Chips and wines by Kerstin Rodgers aka @msmarmitelover
The great British meal, fish and chips, served around the world as typically English, is not actually British but Jewish Portuguese. According to hallowed food writer Claudia Roden, it was originally brought here by Portuguese Marrano Jewish […]
How to match pasta with wine plus two easy recipes by Kerstin Rodgers
Let’s face it. When you’re tired after a long day, the best short-cut dinner is pasta with some kind of sauce. This is the go-to easy meal in our household for filling up tummies. When […]
Our man on the ground: WineTrust’s Richard Adams gets to grips with the harvest in Marlborough, New Zealand
Fresh out of university, I made the decision to go travelling. With a keen interest in wine production, and New Zealand top of the list, it was no surprise I ended up in Marlborough. As […]
Our favorite Argentinian White wins Platinum – Best in show at Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
“The best Torrontés we have tasted. Platinum-Best in Show winner at Decanter Wine World Awards 2017″ Amalaya, Torrontés-Riesling Argentina’s white speciality is Torrontés, here with a touch of Riesling. Perfumed (rather like a Muscat), full of […]
