Historic cellars beneath Covent Garden Market are the setting for a unique and friendly wine bar. While Courtyard Wine Cellars may have only opened in May 2025, visitors could be forgiven for thinking it is a longstanding fixture of the Covent Garden marketplace. Set across seven vaulted, arched cellars dating back to the 1830s, it […]
Wine tasting lunch at Spring Restaurant
Wine-tasting lunch at Spring Restaurant, London, showcasing wines from the Rueda region in Northwestern Spain. This lesser-known wine region is situated on a high plateau
An Introduction to the Wines of Sicily
We first came across the Mayfair restaurant Silva when it launched in November 2024. We picked the Mediterranean restaurant for our new opening of the month and thoroughly enjoyed the experience there. So, the opportunity to go back for a wine tasting and dinner to celebrate the wines of Sicily was both appropriate and one not to miss.
Fresh and Vibrant Wines for Spring
With the glorious stretch of weather we have been having in the UK, it feels as if it is time to discard the heavy red and full-bodied white wines that have sustained us through the cold winter months for something fresher with a bit of a zing
Picpoul de Pinet and the Ormarine Effect
A marine terroir and the freshest of wines. When you try a wine for the first time, do you visualise its origin? Best of all, of course, is visiting the region and seeing for yourself what makes the wine so special. And, of all the places I’ve travelled to, Étang du Thau in the Languedoc […]
Spanish Wines for Paella
nfinitely adaptable, it does seem as if the only rule for an authentic paella is to make sure no speck of chorizo comes anywhere near the pan. You can make seafood paella, meat paella or vegan paella with ease
Luxury Fish Pie (Not quite Delia) with Rosti Topping
An easy and delicious luxury fish pie inspired by Delia. Ever wondered how to pair white wine with fish? I’m busy experimenting to see if I can do better than just reaching for a bottle of Chardonnay. And, as it’s National Seafood Week, I’ve indulged myself by making a luxury fish pie with a rosti […]
Burgundy Masterclass at the Wine and Spirit Education Trust
Wine Classes at WSET – the Expert’s Choice I’ve always been slightly in awe of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET global). It’s the largest global provider of wine and spirits qualifications offering beginner to expert courses in wine, spirits and sake through Approved Programme Providers across the world for enthusiasts and professionals. All […]
Serious Wine Tasting – Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Wine Tasting at WSET: Many places offer wine tasting of one sort or another, but the chance to do a wine tasting course at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was a bit special. Rather than just sipping and saying nice thing, the WSET course is a chance to really learn about wine and […]
Grands Crus Dinner and Tasting at Five Fields Restaurant
Learning More About Grands Crus and a Fine Dining Dinner. For a couple of years now I’ve been lucky enough to go to the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2012 vintage showcase at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Although I find it fascinating to taste some of the finest wines in the world, […]