Wine Basics: Is Chardonnay Dry Or Sweet? Not As Obvious As It Seems
So is chardonnay dry or sweet? This is a frequently asked question from those who are new to learning about grapeContinue Reading
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Princess Cruises: Wine Blending on the Royal Princess
Wine tasting’s so last Tuesday. Wine blending’s where it’s at, as I discover aboard the Royal Princess cruise ship on the French Riviera
Lidl Chablis Review
I’m not sure why Lidl has a “fine-wines” section. There doesn’t appear to be much difference between their “regular” andContinue Reading
WSET Level 2 Exam: What You Need to Know About Chardonnay
It’s the world’s most popular and widely grown — but also most maligned — grape. Lots of people think they don’t like it because ofContinue Reading
Sussex Wine: a Tour of Bolney Wine Estate
It’s April Fool’s day, and the first warm weekend of 2017. Pastel-coloured blossom floats to the pavement outside my window.Continue Reading
Montes Alpha Pinot Noir Review
My first encounter with Montes was when I noticed my local wine guys sold a handy half-size bottle of theirContinue Reading
Aldi Monsigny Champagne vs Aldi Valdobbiadine Prosecco
I must admit, I’m one of those people who says “Champagne? It’s overrated; I prefer Prosecco.” So I was surprisedContinue Reading
How To Photograph Food: An Interview With A Food Photographer
I pelt food photographer and fellow Brighton ninja Xavier D Buendia with questions about his craft
If David Bowie were a Wine? Hunky Dory Tangle from Waitrose Review
I have no idea whether the Hunky Dory range of organic wines (from the Riverlands district of South Marlborough, New Zealand)Continue Reading
WSET Level 2 Exam: Tactical revision: How to Get a Distinction
How to ace the WSET Level 2 exam… I decided to do a WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust) courseContinue Reading