Loire Valley wines at 28-50 Marylebone Who wouldn’t want to try a taste of the Loire in London? I was lucky enough to be invited to 28-50’s Marylebone Wine Workshop and Kitchen for a delicious lunch with paired wines from across the Loire Valley expertly hosted by Laurent Onillon from Langlois-Chateau. The tasting took us […]
Prosecco – a Favourite Glass of Summer Bubbles
Just in time for Summer – a Guide to Prosecco What do you reach for when you want a glass of something bubbly? Chances are, it’s Prosecco – the perfect drink to enjoy in the sun. But, do you know what goes into making those bubbles? Like many other types of wine which are geographically […]
Cap Classique – South Africa’s Quality Sparkling Wine
Methode Traditionnelle fizz from South African vineyards Growing up in the Western Cape region of South Africa – the heart of the country’s Winelands – I had the good fortune to celebrate many birthdays on local wine farms. Here, amongst the magnificent mountains and valleys carpeted with vineyards, are restaurants where the food is every […]
World Cocktail Day – Elderflower Martini Recipe
Elderflower Gin Martini with Jaisalmer Indian Craft Gin I am a huge cocktail fan, so it only seemed fitting to celebrate World Cocktail Day which falls on May 13 with one of my favourite gin-based cocktail recipes, a crisp and refreshing Elderflower Martini. World Cocktail Day is a global celebration of cocktails, which marks the […]
The Making of a Vintage – Bollinger 2014 Launch
What is a Vintage Champagne? Do you have a favourite champagne house? Did you ever wonder how, despite massive changes in weather each year, the big champagne houses all have their own distinctive style? Well, that’s because most champagne that we drink isn’t vintage. Instead, it’s made using a mixture of grapes from each year, […]
Five Easy Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate International Kümmel Day:
Delicious Mentzendorff Kümmel Cocktail Recipes for April 17th: Whilst sifting through my Grandad’s old cocktail book, Robert Vermier’s 1922 ‘Cocktails and How To Mix Them’, I came across Kümmel for the first time. The caraway liqueur was listed under several classic cocktails, The Silver Streak, The Brooklyn Kümmel and The Knickerbein. This spirit has been […]
Naturally Bordeaux – historic wines working with the environment.
Adapting the Ancient – How Naturally Bordeaux are leading the way There are a large number of wine-growing areas in Bordeaux, all within the wine region of Bordeaux, centred on the city of Bordeaux. The history of the Bordeaux wine region dates back to the ancient Romans who took over the area in about 60 […]
Don Papa 7 – Review and Rum Negroni recipe
Rum for the Sun: There’s nothing like a Hurricane, Daiquiri or a Mojito on a hot summer’s day. Thankfully, cashing in some much-needed jollity, London has been blessed with sunlight over the last week and a half, so it is only fitting to write about the common ingredient in all these cocktails – rum. I […]
Bullards Mixology Masterclass – Review
Bringing the Norwich Distillery to Covent Garden: Tucked away in one of those delightfully tiny shops in Covent Garden is the Bullard’s Gin flagship central London store. Here you can take part in Bullard’s Gin Tasting and Cocktail masterclass, a prime opportunity to taste some premium gins, learn how to make some cocktails, and get […]
LAIBA Bottled Cocktails: The Tropical Vibes Gift Set – Review
LAIBA Bottled Cocktails are the Perfect Gift for Loved Ones This Mothers-Day: With a month to go until Mother’s Day, I am here to save you from the extortionate rates that flower delivery companies charge for holiday delivery. Why not treat the woman who birthed you to a set of luxury bottled cocktails from LAIBA […]