Category Archives: Blog

I’m writing this at Domaine Gayda in the Languedoc, South of France near Limoux on a sunny day in March – its a tough life… The Domaine is quite young having only started as a vineyard in 2001 and the … Continue reading →

Where do you buy your wine?  Chances are that for most people the answer is a supermarket.  Well, I think that’s a mistake.  Before I start I feel I should admit a little self interest.  I’m not an unbiased observer.  … Continue reading →

I was lucky enough last week to attend a tasting of Lebanese Wines.  The tasting was in Bristol and seven wine estates were represented; Chateau Ksara, Chateau Ka, Chateau Kefraya, Chateau St Thomas, Domaine des Tourelles, IXSIR and the Karam … Continue reading →

Last Sat 17th September I was lucky enough to help run a pop up dinner in Naomi Freers incredible studio in St Ives.  The food was a banquet of six delicious courses prepared and served by Lime Tree Events from … Continue reading →

I’m in London at the moment studying wine.  At the age of 42 it is a huge luxury to spend a whole 4 days learning about something you are interested in.  OK, there was an exam on Monday morning but … Continue reading →

There are a lot of scare stories in the world of food and drink.  You don’t want gluten, cholesterol, free radicals, salt or sugar but you need to have Omega 3, antioxidants and whatever else is currently in vogue.  The … Continue reading →

I hate it when people ask me if I’m local.  Because to me, it’s not where you are from but what you are like.  I’ve met great people from horrible places and the other way round too. But, if you … Continue reading →