I can’t believe it’s already December and the festive season is in full swing! I’ve been having fun with my “12 Wines of Christmas” campaign on Instagram and making sure Ed and his team at Fleetville Larder get my Christmas cheese order on time. What I love about the larder...
I recently had the pleasure of attending Cellar Door Wines’ Christmas Wine Fair at Hatfield House – and wow, what a festive show it was! Producers, suppliers and the whole Cellar Door team were on hand to guide us all through a broad range of over 150 wines and get...
This month I was fortunate to join the Laithwaites autumn and winter press tasting with Nick Taylor, head buyer at Laithwaites Wine and his buying team. We tasted 24 wines from 10 different countries. From wines already in the range which have recently moved into the spotlight with the new...
This week I spent time perusing a sea of glitter down at Smallford Farm Shop, where Lucy and the team had quickly moved from a Halloween inspired theme into the festive season, ready for Christmas. If you are looking for a place to buy fresh, local and quality products for your...
This week I ventured into the Larder to catch up with Ed Bevin and find out how things were going in the build up to Christmas. What do you get when you combine cheese, wine, and good company? A perfect pre-Christmas celebration, of course! That’s because Mrs M and I have decided...
When it comes to wine, we often find ourselves immersed in the world of reds and whites, with the occasional detour into sparkling wines. But there’s a hidden gem that deserves more recognition - Sherry. My first proper immersion into the world of sherry was back in 2015 when joining the...
This week, as I returned from the warmth of the Vegas desert to the chill of St Albans, I was longing for something to warm my insides. And that’s when I discovered a wonderful collaboration between St Remy and French artist Lucas Beaufort. The limited-edition bottle designed for their St-Rémy...
Last month, I had the pleasure of heading off to Timisoara, Romania’s joint second largest city, to explore their extensive range of relatively unknown wines. Often referred to as little Vienna, it had beautiful, cobbled streets and magnificent squares, lined with cafés and restaurants, echoing the Austrian culture of old. Before...
This week’s Wine Times takes on an unusual pairing, combining a Chilean Pinot Noir with a unique Cheshire cheese, carefully selected by Ed, the owner and cheese expert at Fleetville Larder. Chile is known for producing wines of exceptional value, and its wine industry has been growing rapidly over the years....
Welcome to this week’s edition of Wine Times, where we continue the journey to discover the allure of South African wines. From picturesque vineyards to a rich winemaking heritage, we’ll delve into what makes South Africa a captivating destination for wine enthusiasts. The vineyard and winemaker: Boschendal Nestled between the idyllic towns...
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