Having had the great pleasure of dining in Cepage, a bijou French bistro in W2, (review to come soon) the evening was made even more delightful by the presence of a Provence rose on the extensive and exciting wine list. … Read More
My love affair with wine began at a young age, growing up in rural Hampshire my resourceful mother would make wine from anything that was fermentable; raspberry, rose hips, honeysuckle, elderberry, dandelion and more, with varying degrees of success. However, … Read More
Since gaining my first professional WSET qualification in wine, my learning curve has been vertical; soaking up everything I can from wine fairs, magazines, television and from those far more experienced than me kind enough to share their love and … Read More
The 2013 official selection of Crus Bourgeois is always a much anticipated event in the winosphere. Though not a wine novice, this was my first tasting since passing my primary level wine exam. Shaved and bathed, suited and booted I … Read More
It’s always been my policy to befriend sommeliers and wine buyers; you can always learn so much from their experience. Over the course of several years visiting France to purchase wine, I’ve built up a relationship with the chief wine … Read More
This is a rich and complex fortified wine, one that I had the pleasure of quaffing at The Three Fishes in Lancashire, a pub with a serious wine list and a fistful of awards. This liquid gold from Portugal looks … Read More
A fortunate visit to some rellies up North was further enhanced by sharing a bottle of the above Chilean wine, bought by my uncle as a featured wine in M + S. The languages used by aficianados in the world … Read More
It’s rare that you discover a purveyor of fine food where you instinctively know everything is going to be absolutely perfect, but Pulia, near Southwark’s Borough Market, is one such place. They pay such meticulous attention to detail that everything … Read More