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WSET3 - Test yourself quiz
A selection of multiple choice quizzes to prepare students for the WSET Level 3 exam. Go on, test yourself!

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Feb 28
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Lanzarote and Cape Verde's volcanic wines
I've been lucky enough to visit Lanzarote and Cape Verde in 2025 to find out more about their volcanic wine industries.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jun 21
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Wine gifts for Father's Day
With Father's Day on the horizon, it's time to get organised and find something nice for Dad.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
May 26
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Our festive wine tasting 2024
Find out which wine got our tasters excited at our Festive wine tasting.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Nov 30, 2024
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The day of La Rioja
June 9th is "The day of La Rioja"- learn more about one of Spain's flagship wine regions.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
May 27, 2024
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Our festive wine tasting 2023
With Christmas around the corner, we welcomed an enthusiastic crowd at the Eastcott Community Centre for the Festive wine tasting. With...

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 2, 2023
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Pinot Noir from around the world
August 18th is International Pinot Noir Day, so we took a range of guests and 6 Pinot Noirs from around the world.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Aug 18, 2023
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Tequila for beginners
July 24th is National Tequila Day. Learn more about this misunderstood spirit in our beginner's guide.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jul 23, 2023
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Summer wine tasting
We hosted 25 thirsty wine lovers to taste a range of summer wines.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jul 3, 2023
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Wine Trails
Lonely Planet's 2015 "Wine Trails" book has been updated. Here's my verdict.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Apr 17, 2023
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National Furmint Day!
A few facts about the furmint grape in celebration of National Furmint Day.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jan 29, 2023
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Our festive wine tasting
With Christmas around the corner, we attracted a sellout crowd at the Eastcott Community Centre for the Festive wine tasting.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Nov 26, 2022
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Alcoholic gifts for Christmas
With Christmas closing in fast, it's time to get organised & find great gifts for friends & loved ones. Our blog post has some suggestions.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Oct 20, 2022
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Bikes and wines along the Loire
Two years later than planned (thanks, Covid!) we packed our panniers and headed off to seek wines along the Loire.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jul 13, 2022
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A grape escape in Cheltenham
The Grape Escape has reopened in its new premises in Cheltenham. We popped along to sample its wares.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Mar 10, 2022
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The Thinking Drinkers pub quiz
It was about time was had a good laugh, and the Thinking Drinkers provided just that.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 10, 2021
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Advent wines
Come on a wine journey as I open my wine advent calendar each day...

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 1, 2021
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Special wines for special occasions
With Christmas around the corner, we road tested a range of white and red wines in the £15 - £25 bracket to see what tickled our taste buds

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Nov 18, 2021
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Exploring Porto and the Douro Valley
I finally escaped 18 months of covid captivity to go and explore the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal - tasting wines along the way!

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Sep 26, 2021
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National Chardonnay Day
The Thursday before Memorial Day has been designated National Chardonnay Day. Here's our pick of the best supermarket chardonnays.

Claire @ fromthegrapevine
May 23, 2021
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