The WineSpark Blog

The secret's out

The secret's out

In all my travels, I've found it pretty hard to find a wine region that isn’t incredibly beautiful. But I reckon Margaret River takes the top spot.

Heading to Palermo?

Going to Sicily? Here’s the perfect day in Palermo

Heading to Madrid?

I’m just back from a short adventure in Madrid, where I visited Bárbara Requejo and her incredibly exciting project in Cebreros, high up in the Si...

Back with a bang

If you love your reds, it’s hard to look past a good Syrah. And the northern Rhône does it better than anywhere else.

The road less travelled

Ever since I launched the business, our members have been nudging me to find a deliciously big red from the south of Italy. So I couldn't wait any...

Heading to Barcelona?

Barcelona is one of my favourite places to visit - I can’t think of a more vibrant city for amazing Spanish wine and cutting-edge cuisine.

Heading to Paris?

With over 70,000 bars and restaurants, choosing somewhere to eat or drink in Paris can be daunting. But when you land on the right place, that com...

The one that almost got away

Discover Spain's best kept secret, the wines of Méntrida with winemaker Maite Sánchez.

Survival of the fittest

When it comes to South Africa, no grapes are more typical and treasured than Pinotage, Cinsault and Chenin Blanc. They call them the ‘heritage’ gra...

It never gets old

The 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 ...

A dose of Dutch courage

Have 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...

Discover a goldmine of French whites

On 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...

What the wine industry doesn’t want you to know...

The 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.