On a visit to Italy some 21 years ago, we were buying our usual peasant lunch to enjoy in the vineyards and had chosen a bottle of Galestro to wash it down. Read more

As Alice in Wonderland might have said as she tumbled down  an – um – tin mine shaft. Read more

The wine harvest is a stressful enough time for farmers without having the pressure of external problems. Read more

One topic you can be sure will arise – and arouse heated discussion - at any wine tasting is that of scoring systems.

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This is perhaps how I should feel after a week that’s been more than usually busy; in fact vertical and horizontal refer to two enjoyable and informative tastings I was fortunate enough to be invited to. Read more