Bubble rapt – Wine Quiz Winner visits Gosset Christine Austin July 5, 2018 Drink, Wine ‘I really enjoyed the cellars, and the vineyards, and especially the tasting but for me the best part of the visits was just talking to the people at Champagne Gosset. They were so friendly, so...
States of Grace – Wines for 4th of July Christine Austin July 3, 2018 Drink, Wine In these weeks after The Wedding I have come across many Americans who have expressed the opinion that they wished that they too had a Royal Family. I have hesitated to remind them that they once did,...
Sunshine in a Glass – the Best Rosé Wines Christine Austin June 23, 2018 Drink, Wine If the sun is shining then you need pink wine in your glass, but our unpredictable weather means that you first have to find your favourite rosé wine and get it in the fridge, ready for when the sun decides...
Aisles of Plenty – What’s best at Morrisons and the Co-op Christine Austin June 15, 2018 Drink, Wine Fridge space is always at a premium ahead of any party or event, so if you need chilled wine, delivered to your door, then Morrisons will do it. They only have a handful of wines that can be delivered...
Upmarket Musts – The Best Wines from Waitrose Christine Austin June 9, 2018 Drink, Wine It used to be said that having a Waitrose store open near your house boosted property values by several thousands of pounds. As one of the smaller supermarket chains, Waitrose has a profile much bigger than...
Steep and Cheerful – Summer Gin Christine Austin May 30, 2018 Drink, Wine The Wright Wine Company in Skipton doesn’t just have a shelf-full of gin, they have a roomful and if you are not sure which one you might like, the staff are happy for you to taste before you buy. ‘We...
Forget Home Groan – Wines of Great Britain Christine Austin May 29, 2018 Drink, Wine For years any mention of English wine has had to be prefaced with an explanation that English wine and British wines are totally different beasts. English wine is made from grapes grown in England, and as...
The votes are in – Martinez Wine Extravaganza Christine Austin May 29, 2018 Drink, Wine It was a full house at Ilkley’s King’s Hall and Winter Garden last week for the huge wine tasting known as the Martinez Wine Extravaganza. Thankfully the tasting was open all afternoon and into the...
Every Tipple Helps – The best of Tesco Wine Christine Austin May 15, 2018 Drink, Wine Tesco has had a busy time over the last couple of years. They had a major shake up of the buying team and while this may have caused a few problems initially, the team has now settled down and are making some...
Week to Remember – a Drinking Diary Christine Austin May 4, 2018 Drink, Wine A couple of weeks ago, as soon as I realised that I had missed International Malbec Day, I instantly felt guilty. Perhaps you were all waiting for my thoughts on some new Malbec wines, or maybe a few recipe...