An ode to Malbec - celebrating the greatness of a "macho" grape variety which delivers luxurious, concentrated wines, adored by millions the world over! No, don’t worry, I’m not going to bu…

From Russian "Champansky" on 20th century, supersonic passenger jets, to the most up to date, 21st century,  space flights by billionaire entrepreneurs, there's always going to be a rea…

[Above Photo - In flight, the Soviet built "Concordski"][Below Photo - The "real" British/French "Concorde" with Louis Roederer's "Cristal" Champagne] Can you believe it? According to several news o…

Summer has finally arrived and, if you haven’t upped your consumption of IPA and cider, you’ll be hovering around the fridge waiting for your whites/rosé/fizz to chill to almost sub-zero temperatur…

Take a walk down Felton Road  [Photo Credit: Felton Road – Cornish Point Vineyard] It’s a very long way to New Zealand from the UK and, if we’re ever allowed back into the country,…