Prosecco, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Or useful pub facts to know and how to spot a dud. Knowing what to look for can help you avoid a poor imitation. Check the word Prosecco....
Isle of Man; Farsighted Victorian Consumer Right Innovators or Spoil sports?
In 1874, Queen Victoria had been Queen for 37 years; New York City annexed an area called The Bronx; the first football team on the...
Spanish Wine. A beginners beginners guide
Beginners beginners guide to Spanish wine. Is there more to it that Sherry, Sangria and Rioja? Well if you are just at the start of...
Barbeque wines, pair well with wine.
Well, summer is here and so are the West Indies. Barbeque season is upon us and lots of well spiced food straight off the flames. Can you...
Rock and roll wine!
In the history of rock and roll excesses wine tends not to feature too highly. Seldom does the name of a wine sit comfortably within...
Chardonnay, a bluffers guide.
Chardonnay, the everybody's everthing. A really strong contender for a friend for all. Not too demanding in growing conditions, will take...
15 men on a dead man's chest.
Rum, the drink of pirates, drink from the Caribbean and other countries where sugar cane is grown, is a drink that is distilled from...
Prosecco, a beginners guide.
Prosecco is currently the UK's most imported drink. Where's it from? What's it all about and how can you spot a good one? Prosecco is the...
A Sommelier's thought process.
A year ago I did not know that the word sommelier existed yet alone was something I'd become. Then I did. Was it a plan? Not really. It...