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English and Welsh growers hold their own in challenging year
WineGB Harvest Summary: Provisional 2024 Data Despite testing conditions, also experienced across Europe, a small but good quality crop was achieved in 2024, reflective of an increasingly mature and skilled workforce, the WineGB Harvest Yield Survey reveals. Key takeaways for this season: Industry maturity and understanding of vineyard management came to the fore. Expertise, resilience,…
Read More7 Things To Pair With Wine This Christmas For An Enhanced Experience
Christmas is an excellent time to bring up your holiday celebrations with some fine wine pairings. It is always important to select the right combinations of food and wine, whether a fancy dinner you are hosting or a quiet night with a fire. From mouth-watering starters to scrumptious desserts, the best food and wine marriage…
Read MoreSherry Amor – Tasting Aged Sherry
On a mission to make the nation fall back in love with Sherry, Richard Oakley has created a new company called ‘Sherry Amor‘, offering collections of Sherry, exploring different styles, producers and ageing potential. It’s Great To Speak With You, Richard, What Inspired You To Create And Launch Your New Company ‘Sherry Amor’? “I’ve always…
Read MoreHoliday Cocktail Pairings for an Elegant Private Dining Experience
When it comes to holiday gatherings, nothing elevates the ambiance quite like a perfectly paired cocktail. Whether you’re planning a sophisticated corporate event or an intimate dinner with loved ones at private event restaurants near me, matching the right drinks to your dishes can make all the difference. A private dining experience offers the ideal…
Read MoreGreek Pet-Nat Wines – Ladies Lead the Way
Four young ladies utterly impressed me with both their character, and, in this instance, their ancestral method* (pet nat) wines. I was compelled to write about them, because their energy was contagious. I will be profiling Evmorfia from Kostaki Winery in Samos, Chloi from Chatzivaryti Winery in Goumenissa, Anthi from Charalaboglou Winery in Serres and…
Read MoreEverything You Ever Wanted To Know About Wedding Toasts
Whether you’re planning a big wedding to share your special day with a wide circle of loved ones or catering for a more intimate affair, do your best to bat off unwanted opinions and suggestions and stay true to what matters the most. A wedding is the reflection of your love story, so make it…
Read MoreThe Perfect English Sparkling Wine For Christmas
The English Sparkling Wine industry is in a incredible position right now, with new vineyards popping up around the country, we’re seeing new invitations, technology, ideas, and incredibly talented people from around the world sharing their skills and expertise, each year the quality of English Bubbly is increasing, along with it’s production as more Brits…
Read MoreInterview With A Sommelier – Alessandro Gaboardi
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a gentleman from Italy, who has helped many people to discover the…
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