Hectic week, hot hot hot, and the best possible excuse to finally make it to the Isle of Wight with @theenglishwinediaries for the best seaside wine escape. @the_terrace_ventnor is a stunning restored 1840s Italianate villa right on the seafront, si
This month's columns in Vineyard Magazine are close to home in Kent and out in Marlow in Buckinghamshire. Firstly @Harrowhope for a catchup with @laithewaites.wine . Henry Laithwaite has built something super special on those Thames gravel terrac
Well, this was a delight! An invitation to @thenewtinsomerset during Garden Week? Don't mind if I do. The main event was the launch of the brand new @babylonstoren Mourvèdre Rosé 2026. Stunning florals, a bountiful harvest table, and
Memories of my trip to Spain, Jumilla and Almansa, as a guest of @vinasfamiliagil_oficial Origibally known as Juan Gil from Jumilla, the family's spiritual home since 1916. Eleven bodegas. Ten Spanish DOs. Jumilla (Juan Gil and El Nido), Montsant (C
Two events, one column, and a lot of exceptional English sparkling wine. My latest pieces for @Vineyardmaggb covers the @digbyfineenglish press day at @minternehouseandgardens in Dorset, a beautiful setting with genuine historical weight. The house
Oh my word. The stars aligned last week, and everything just went almost too well! A week of personal and professional highs and copious amounts of incredible wine ❤️ Innesto launch at @dopposoho at lunchtime. Sofia Ricasoli's wines are sensationa
Sakura season calls for Sake 🌸 In Japan, sakura season is a fleeting, beautiful reminder to stop and celebrate the moment. Cherry blossoms appear for just a few weeks each year — and the Japanese tradition of hanami, gathering beneath the blo
What a week! Fill your glass in prep for a roundup... 🍷 Kicking things off with rosé on the terrace at @bfi Southbank with @balfourwinery. Nannette's Rosé gently ushering in what is going to be a very good summer of pink. Then, into