Appellations of Languedoc, a Quick Guide
Quick Guide
If you want delicious wine without spending a lot of money, there’s one place that never fails: the Languedoc. This vast region of Southern...
6 early ripening grapes you need to try
Lifestyle & Opinion
Early ripening grapes are particularly important in cool and continental climate regions like the UK and Alsace. If you live in England, you may have...
Chardonnay, A Journey to Global Dominance
Quick Guide
“I don’t like Chardonnay.” It’s something I hear often. Usually from someone who had a poor glass years ago and decided that was that....
Raise a toast to Pinot Noir on 18th August
Lifestyle & Opinion
International Pinot Noir day falls on the 18th August each year. Rebecca Pitcairn is eager to raise a toast to her favourite grape with five wines that showcase...
Breaky Bottom, the pioneering English vineyard, turns 50!
Features
There could only be one wine to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III in May 2022: Breaky Bottom. It’s not only the most distinctly English of...
Bacchus Wine, the God, and the Grape
Quick Guide
Join me as I explore the burgeoning reputation of bacchus wine. A fascinating young grape variety amongst English wine enthusiasts. A variety named after...
Food and Wine for Easter, My Top Picks
Lifestyle & Opinion
Choosing wine for Easter doesn’t need to be complicated, but it’s worth giving it a bit of thought. It’s usually a familiar kind of meal....
Celebrating three amazing Women in Wine
Lifestyle & Opinion
This year, International Women’s Day is on March 8. We're celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of three women in...
Try January, a Wine Journey of Discovery
Lifestyle & Opinion
Who came up with the idea of New Year Resolutions? Undoubtedly a puritanical killjoy. As January begins I'm doing try January, not dry January. The...