A lot of thought can go into choosing that perfect bottle of wine. But when presented with dozens of options, that decision isn’t always easy. Whether you need to brush up on your wine knowledge,[…]
Category: Wine, Beer & Spirits
Read the latest news and guides on the finest wine, beer and spirits – from how to taste whisky, to the British craft beer revolution.
Best Questions to Ask at a Wine Tasting!
Whether you’re already well versed, or still don’t know your Malbec from Merlot, wine tasting is the perfect chance to expand your knowledge. You’ll likely be guided through the experience, but you’ll still want to ask[…]
The language of wine: a glossary
When it comes to wine, there’s a lot to be said for speaking the language. Not only for impressing dinner party guests, getting your head around some key terminology means you’ll be able to accurately describe[…]
Skylon Review, with Beth Sandland
Floor to ceiling windows frame a Spring’s Friday afternoon on the Southbank, mirrored tables reflecting the decorative foliage, extravagant floral arrangements and 1950’s inspired copper birdcages. Skylon, on the first floor of the Royal Festival[…]
Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum
A Spirited History Rum has always tended to favour and flavour rebellion, from the pirates of the seventeenth century to the American Revolution. A tropical spirit that conjures up sandy beaches, ocean breezes and cocktails,[…]
Gin Flight at The Harcourt, Review by Sweet Monday
At the weekend Stew and I headed across London to Marylebone to enjoy a gin tasting flight at The Harcourt restaurant and bar. Booked through Truly Experiences, the afternoon consisted of tasting three different gins,[…]
Premium Whisky Tasting at Black Rock
What do you gift someone who already has everything? A common dilemma that I’m increasingly faced with, ahead of birthdays, anniversaries and other celebratory occasions. In line with my favourite quote “collect moments not things”,[…]
Truly Memorable Cocktails at The Sanderson Hotel
The Sanderson Hotel in London is famous for its iconic Mad Hatters Tea Party, but if you’re not a cake lover, the hotel itself boasts several impressive and sometimes outlandish bars. The sort of bars[…]
Vino-Typing at Humble Grape
“To take wine into our mouths is to savour a droplet of the river of human history.” – Clifton Fadiman Too many times have I peered down at a wine list and after a few minutes[…]