What Is Spice in Wine?
Red wines, in particular, are often described on the label as “spicy”. But the description rarely tells us which spicesContinue Reading
A UK wine blog with a kick
Red wines, in particular, are often described on the label as “spicy”. But the description rarely tells us which spicesContinue Reading
Forget Mayweather v McGregor. The question on most people’s lips this weekend will (probably) be… which is the best Sainsbury’sContinue Reading
We’ve all had that moment: a couple of glasses of red into a night out, you consult the bathroom mirror.Continue Reading
Among the most intriguing review samples to arrive at my door recently was from the wine club known as DecantingContinue Reading
It was Game of Thrones night at my place, so I sent for a raven. Well… I bought this AldiContinue Reading
Pascere review: Few can pronounce Brighton’s hottest new restaurant’s name, but there’s a good reason for that. It’s Latin (meaningContinue Reading
Like a bee on a rose: I always protect my Co-op Mâcon-Villages with a wise, but conveniently small, kung fu masterContinue Reading
Co-op Château Brassac review: a good introduction for the tannin trepidatious I used to have an aversion to tannin —Continue Reading
Waitrose riesling: subtle or ruthlessly efficient? In contrast to Sainsbury’s, Co-op and, in particular, Tesco, Waitrose don’t stock many own-brandContinue Reading
Tesco Bellingham Chardonnay: A prize for the first person who can spot the ninja Ever the optimist, I always considerContinue Reading









