*If you are French or from the USA you may find this next part a bit offensive...*
Category: Thoughts
The Gin Renaissance: What’s the big deal?
Consider this your basic introduction to the 'trendiest' spirit around. We've put together a little fact sheet to take you through the basic history of gin, how it's made and why it seems to have been re-born.
Picking Fruit: What to expect from harvest time
Our winemaker strolls into the tasting bar with a cup of coffee, takes a look around, exchanges a few pleasantries, makes empty promises to come to the trivia nights that I sometimes host, then wanders off. What a life eh!
Diaries from the Vine #3: The final push
I have worked in numerous busy restaurants and bars over a period of about twelve years and I can honestly say that this has been the busiest place I have ever had the pleasure of plying my trade at.
Vino Keeno: 5 tips from a wine student
Lily's five tips on how to build on your wine knowledge in everyday life. And a great way of justifying your drinking habit.
Pairing wine with food: what goes well with what?
To get a good pairing, it's all about understanding taste profiles and learning which profiles go together.
Vintages: What’s the difference?
The subject of vintage seems to be one of the least accessible for people who are new to wine, and even those who've begun to develop their interest, so we thought it was time we gave you our simple guide to vintages, exceptional years and difficult years.
Mother Nature: Friend or Foe?
Nature is everything when it comes to wine production, as we wouldn't be anywhere without it. However, sometimes it feels as though the elements are doing their best to fuck you over.
So, I take it you’re a sommelier?
It's a question people ask me almost every day... When I respond that I'm not, their faces kind of drop.
Why is wine so confusing? Wine terminology: explained.
These terms have been coined for a reason: they accurately describe characteristics of wine. But sometimes they can be ridiculously confusing.
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