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With Summer in full swing,  what better way to enjoy these balmy days than with an aromatic, unusual white, an easy drinking rosé in a sexy bottle with a glass stopper, or a light local red which can be served … Read More

  As I write this the beautiful melodious tones of the Blackbird announce Spring. The cherry blossoms are stunningly beautiful and powerfully aromatic at dusk. So why am I still lighting my fire and where is the Spring sunshine. Global … Read More

  If you can’t beat Mother Nature, than join her. « I’m singing in the rain, What a glorious feelin’, I’m happy again, I’m laughing at clouds, The sun’s in my heart, …………………………………….and I’m ready for wine. Come on with … Read More

Sweet Wines With Summer on temporary hold, the barbeques are taking a rest and the old dilemma of what to eat surfaces. For me this is the ideal weather for a good foie gras, accompanied with a chilled bottle of … Read More

Christmas gives us the wonderful excuse to indulge ourselves without feeling guilty. Roaring fires, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, christmas markets, old films, games, country walks, dinner parties, family get-togethers, wholesome food and the opportunity to discover and enjoy some interesting … Read More

Entertaining this Christmas Log fires, mulled wine, old films, games, country walks, cocktail parties, dinner amongst friends, family get-togethers…….. Christmas is coming, the geese are getting fat, and it is time to indulge ourselves in delicious heart warming food and … Read More

Cosy » wines for Autumn evenings The cranes are making their way South, shots ring out as the Palombes fly over in their thousands, the squirrels are gathering the walnuts for their winter hibernation, the clocks have changed, so it’s … Read More

WINTER WARMING REDS Many of my friends have decided to give up wine during the month of January, after the glorious excesses of December. As usual, I will commit myself to the regime of a January diet : “The Wine … Read More