***The January Algorithm***It’s that time of year once again.New Year, 2021 has rolled around and, for many, there’s the often heard cry of: “I’m going to do it this year. I really mean it, this tim…

Sweets for my sweet ...Did you know there was a time before the 21st century phenomenon of Italian Prosecco,  Argentine Malbec and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?A time even before Alco-Pops, Asti S…

As everyone knows, ♫ Bird, Bird, Bird… Bird is the word! ♫If you’re of a certain age and disposition, you’ll recognise the above line from a well-known song that’s (sung by ‘Peter G’) on a much-love…

Bordeaux – The mysterious “Men in black” You know how you sometimes think you saw something out of the corner of your eye? If you take a second glance, there’s nothing there? Well, on one vis…

“A” is for Autumn, Amarone & AppassimentoI have to admit that, as a travelling wine enthusiast, I’ve never quite made it to the hills of Valpolicella, north of Verona. I came very close, but on…