Wines for a different Christmas
This year I spent Christmas in Australia. What a difference the warmer weather makes to the soul!! However whatever the weather, it's important to have good wine to celebrate the occasion and enjoy being with the family. I recommed you can't go wrong with the below wines: [caption id="attachment_208" align="aligncenter"…
A fantastic free wine tasting in London
On Saturday I attended the Roberson wine school tasting (www.roberson.com/tastings). Remi (who took the class) introduced us to Part three: The who? of wine. The 2 hour tasting focused on the viticulture - from looking at budbreak, to flowering, fruit set and veraison. Remi discussed the factors that need to…
Sunday night dinner on budget
We are all keen to have a tasty bottle of wine but not at a high price. Below are a few wines that are well worth trying and won't break the bank! Bouchard Père et Fils 2009 Chardonnay, £7.49 /£7.99 (on promotion at Waitrose) From a winery that was created…