The Definition of Fine Wine

My husband says I flap. I can’t deny that sometimes I get in a flap. He’s proud that he doesn’t flap, he just calmly get things done. SCENARIO 1 He missed the bus he needed to get him to the train station on time. This was because he couldn’t find his debit card. He asked [...]

I am in the very fortunate position to have lots of opportunities to taste great wines in the homes of some really lovely people. At Christmas, I pulled into a long, impressive drive that led to a stunning building. I felt smug. I had chosen the perfect wines to suit this wonderful setting; a special [...]

When holidaying on the Greek island of Paros, a handwritten sign outside a small taverna attracted my attention; it proudly declared: “We make our own wine”. Obviously I had to eat at this tiny restaurant immediately, eagerly asking the waiter for the “house” dry white. It came in a coloured metal carafe, identical to the [...]

I have a great job. Of course, it’s my own business so there’s a lot of mundane stuff, paperwork, accounts, moving heavy boxes…. But I also get to drink wine with really interesting people, experiment with wine and food combinations, visit vineyards and drink more wine! I’m often asked how I got into wine – [...]