Rioja – Tiers of Joy
See how crianza, reserva and gran reserva from Rioja compare in this latest post.
Unlocking the Secret of Great Value Choices Off the Beaten Track
See how the wine world is changing with white wine from a region “undiscovered” only a few years ago and pinot noir but not from Europe or New Zealand.
Riding the Easter Discounts
Easter sees a traditional revival in the wine trade and here are two classy wines to help you celebrate it.
Discounts that Repay Investigation
Handily discounted Portuguese red and French Sauvignon are the stars on parade in this morning’s Top Tips.
A New Vintage (2023) Italian White plus Nicely Matured Rioja
The first review here of a 2023 European wine shows what may be in store for us and is accompanied by a brilliantly aged red.
One Month Change of Style
For the month of March, the regular MidWeek Wines Thursday post is replaced by a briefer, single themed, newsletter direct to subscribers’ Inboxes. To access the next one (about the use of oak), just sign up in the side panel – it could not be easier. Top Tip posts (each Monday) will, however, continue as […]
Journeying into Value: Today, the Familiar Meets the Uncharted
Today’s selections blend a well-made example of a comfortingly familiar wine with something from a much less well-known country – North Macedonia.
Lidl Goes Italian with this Wine Tour
Never heard of grapes called zibibbo or treixadura? Here’s an honest appraisal of them in my review of Lidl’s latest Wine Tour (Spoiler alert; all wines featured are excellent).
Reliable, Budget-friendly Choices that Avoid Wine Aisle Dilemmas
Use this fast lane through wine aisle chaos and dilemmas for a smooth journey to reliable yet budget-friendly wine gems.
What on Earth is Operation Trawlerman About?
Bottom shelves in supermarkets are usually reserved for less popular, modest quality items but here are three unfairly anchored there.