Tasting notes

Come with me on a wine tour.

In part 1 and part 2 we enjoyed the wines of Portugal, Spain and Southern France.

Now it’s time to take our tastings through Provence and into Italy.

June 21 – 27 2020 is English Wine Week and there’s no better excuse to explore and enjoy our local wines.
Here’s a selection of my favourites so you can raise a glass with me and toast English Wine Week!

Many of us are stuck on home soil and missing our first chance of the year to get some early European sun.

To make up for this, I’m trying to recreate the same experiences through wine.

Join me for a southern European tour with some of my favourite wines and holiday memories. All you need is a sunny spot at home and something refreshing in your glass!

The late May bank holiday is often the first chance many of us have to get some early European sun.

But, with our holiday plans on hold for the foreseeable future I’m going to try and enjoy an alternative European Tour – through wine.

So join me in recreating those holiday memories through wine…

The start of the asparagus season is a wonderful time of the year and worth celebrating by raising a glass of something special.

Here are a few tips (!) to get the best wine pairing for your new season dishes.

We’re now about 5 weeks into lockdown, which means for many of us our wine supply is starting to run dry and it’s time to top up.

Here are my recommendations for buying wine for home delivery.

The range of Italian wine available is vast and each region has its own grapes and style. This combined with the complex quality system can be intimidating.

It’s easy to stick to the same choices – everyone knows pinot grigio – but to help you get out of that rut, here’s a short guide to some new and interesting Italian wines to try.

Who doesn’t love a good curry – Indian, Thai, Chinese – the varieties are almost as endless as wine! But, what should you drink with it?

A good rule of thumb when matching food and wine is to keep it regional, which is great when you’re eating e.g. Italian, French or Spanish food but more difficult with Asian food…

Spring has sprung, the sun is shining and the garden is really coming to life.

As soon as the days get longer I love nothing better than sitting out in the garden with a glass of rosé wine. I really think it’s summer in a glass!