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NEW! Epicure: Latest Article now available!
The latest issue of Epicure is now available in both print and digital editions. You can read my latest contribution, looking at the history of corks and the rise in popularity of screw capped wines here.
NEW! The Ocelot: Latest Article now available!
The latest issue of The Ocelot is now available in both print and digital editions. You can read my latest contribution, looking at the effects of climate change here.
Recent Events
Laithwaites Wine Tasting Evening – 13th June – Portsmouth
The London Wine Fair – 21st May – London
The Sunday Times Wine Club 40th Anniversary Wine Fair – 10th May – London
The Wine & Spirits Show – 12th April – London
Australia Day Tasting – 22nd January – London
Aldi 19th Wine Tasting Panel
I recently hooked up once again with Aldi, trying some of their newest wines as part of their regular tasting panels. You can find the list of wines and my thoughts on the 19th panel here.
Laithwaites Wine Tasting 8th December – Bath
Waitrose Drinks Festival 17th November – London
City Wine Show 12th October – London
Read about my trip here.
Crus Bourgeois du Médoc 2016 Official Selection
The official invites are out to taste 2016 Crus Bourgeois in London this coming September. One of the top tastings of my yearly calendar, the chance to try out the already well-regarded wines of 2016 will no doubt be another winner.
Earlier Tastings
23rd – Australia Day – The largest tasting of Australian wines outside of Australia hits London once again. The tasting last year was phenomenal and you can read about it here.
24th – Glass of Bubbly – Trophy and Gold Medal winning wines from the 2017 Glass of Bubbly awards. A good chance to taste the cream of the crop.