From the Grapevine

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

I've been lucky enough to visit Lanzarote and Cape Verde in 2025 to find out more about their volcanic wine industries.

With Father's Day on the horizon, it's time to get organised and find something nice for Dad.

Find out which wine got our tasters excited at our Festive wine tasting.

June 9th is "The day of La Rioja"- learn more about one of Spain's flagship wine regions.

With Christmas around the corner, we welcomed an enthusiastic crowd at the Eastcott Community Centre for the Festive wine tasting. With...

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

July 24th is National Tequila Day. Learn more about this misunderstood spirit in our beginner's guide.

We hosted 25 thirsty wine lovers to taste a range of summer wines.

Lonely Planet's 2015 "Wine Trails" book has been updated. Here's my verdict.

A few facts about the furmint grape in celebration of National Furmint Day.

With Christmas around the corner, we attracted a sellout crowd at the Eastcott Community Centre for the Festive wine tasting.

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

Two years later than planned (thanks, Covid!) we packed our panniers and headed off to seek wines along the Loire.

The Grape Escape has reopened in its new premises in Cheltenham. We popped along to sample its wares.

It was about time was had a good laugh, and the Thinking Drinkers provided just that.

Come on a wine journey as I open my wine advent calendar each day...

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

I finally escaped 18 months of covid captivity to go and explore the Douro Valley in Northern Portugal - tasting wines along the way!

The Thursday before Memorial Day has been designated National Chardonnay Day. Here's our pick of the best supermarket chardonnays.