Wine Cru Wednesday

Organised Wine Tastings

Organised Wine Tastings

Organising wine tastings is something that I have loved doing over the years. The three main types being :- Vertical - A run of several wines of different vintages from...

Organised Wine Tastings

Organising wine tastings is something that I have loved doing over the years. The three main types being :- Vertical - A run of several wines of different vintages from...

A blog about preserving open bottles of wine and covering how long bottles of red wine can last once open.

The Self Preservation Society

When I decided to do a small piece on the preserving of wines and available systems, I couldn't resist using a lyric from one of my favourite movies as the...

The Self Preservation Society

When I decided to do a small piece on the preserving of wines and available systems, I couldn't resist using a lyric from one of my favourite movies as the...

The trials and tribulations of opening older wines.

The trials and tribulations of opening older wi...

Over the years it's fair to say I have opened many bottles of older vintage wines and port. I have had many great, good and okay experiences, but the occasional...

The trials and tribulations of opening older wi...

Over the years it's fair to say I have opened many bottles of older vintage wines and port. I have had many great, good and okay experiences, but the occasional...

Buying Bordeaux En-Primeur 2022

Buying Bordeaux En-Primeur 2022

At this time of year Bordeaux lovers and producers both start to get excited and nervous as the new (2021) vintage wines are being tasted and rated by critics and merchants....

Buying Bordeaux En-Primeur 2022

At this time of year Bordeaux lovers and producers both start to get excited and nervous as the new (2021) vintage wines are being tasted and rated by critics and merchants....

How it all started - Part 6

How it all started - Part 6

After a couple of job changes, and a move from the Scottish Borders to Glasgow, Alison and I started talking about starting our own business. Lots of discussions resulted in...

How it all started - Part 6

After a couple of job changes, and a move from the Scottish Borders to Glasgow, Alison and I started talking about starting our own business. Lots of discussions resulted in...

How it all Started - Part 5

How it all Started - Part 5

The next phase was less about wine and more about life! Alison and I left airport life and London to swap it for Motorway Service Areas and Moffat in the...

How it all Started - Part 5

The next phase was less about wine and more about life! Alison and I left airport life and London to swap it for Motorway Service Areas and Moffat in the...