Lockdown Needs A Few Bubbles
The other day we celebrated our wedding anniversary, usually we would have been off on an adventure somewhere for a few days. We decided that we must still celebrate! Normally it … Read More
All Things Alcoholic
Although this page is a favourite of mine, because it is a good excuse to open a bottle of wine, it will also includes some fruit punches, kids cocktails and more boozy cocktails, in fact anything that I think that will appeal to my friends, as long as it comes out of a bottle or out of a juice carton. Quite importantly, I always have an eye open for bargain wines and special offers.
Pouilly-Fume’
Saturday afternoon my ex boss is dropping in for drinks and a quick chat, well what do you serve people who are used to the best, I could not have … Read More
The Arahura (Sauvignon Blanc)
I am still drinking wine, I promise, and can only say sorry for my lack of wine reviews. People who know me also know that the family have been going … Read More
Puisseguin Saint-Emilion
I have quite surprised myself to be reviewing another wine from France directly after my last review. Trust me it was not planned, but this wine is from the great … Read More
Calvet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2012
A stunning wine from Bordeaux, this makes a change for me as of late a lot of my wines have come from New Zealand and Australia. This Sauvignon Blanc has … Read More
Review: Ara Single Vineyard, Sauvignon Blanc
I am back in New Zealand with this classic Sauvignon Blanc. The Ara vineyard is in the most south-western corner of Marlborough and is a sustainably managed vineyard and this … Read More
REVIEW: Saint Vigni Cotes du Rhone Villages
Quite a long time since I reviewed a French wine, in fact I have been asked if I drink french wines! the answer is of course I do.Often when shopping … Read More
REVIEW: Barefoot Cabernet Sauvignon
California does it again for me, I have over the past two years drank some amazing wines from California this one from the Barefoot Cellars is a true delight and … Read More
Rully Premier Cru
Sometimes it is really nice to have something rather special, this weekend we had Joseph Drouhin Rully Premier Cru and what a treat. From opening the bottle to the very … Read More
Review: Rabbit Row Sauvignon Blanc
I really enjoy a good Sauvignon Blanc, nine times out of ten I find it to be a classy wine with a sensuous mixture of flavours going on, this one … Read More
Review: Nobilo Orca Bay, Sauvignon Blanc
Wow is the best way to describe this wine and then it has got to be give me more! My daughter bought me this bottle last week as a little thank … Read More
Review: Lion’s Gate Sauvignon Blanc Semillion
This Sauvignon Blanc came from Tesco’s again in the half price offers, I paid £4.49 for it. I love a glass of chilled white wine at any time of day, … Read More