Back with a bang (of white pepper)
An old favourite has returned If you love your reds, it’s hard to look past a good Syrah. And the northern Rhône does it better than anywhere else....
Read moreThis has been a long time coming Ever since I launched the business, our members have been nudging me to find a deliciously big red from the south ...
Read moreMake the most of it with these insider tips I’ve told you all about the delicious wines that I found on recent trips to Barcelona.So now how about ...
Read moreHere are some insider tips from the top With over 70,000 bars and restaurants, choosing somewhere to eat or drink in Paris can be daunting. But whe...
Read moreDiscover Spain's best kept secret, the wines of Méntrida with winemaker Maite Sánchez.
Read moreWhen it comes to South Africa, no grapes are more typical and treasured than Pinotage, Cinsault and Chenin Blanc. They call them the ‘heritage’ gra...
Read moreThe absolute best part of my job is finding new wines and sharing them with people. It’s a pursuit that never gets old - especially when the wines ...
Read moreHave you ever dreamt of one day setting off into the sunset and buying a vineyard? I don’t know a wine drinker who hasn’t. Well it’s exactly what L...
Read moreOn my way down to Bordeaux from Paris last week, I stopped off in Sancerre to visit an old friend. I’ve sold his wines for 12 years, so it was abou...
Read moreThe biggest myth in the wine business is that you get what you pay for. The truth is that the more you spend on wine, the more you get ripped off....
Read moreI’ve struck gold in Italy - let me tell you all about it...
Read moreOne thing that fascinates me about winemakers is learning about what drives and motivates them. Many that I meet are born artists, who express them...
Read moreI’m just back from the Pfalz wine region in Germany - my first trip of the year. Now, I knew we were onto a good thing with Gerd Stepp. But after f...
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