Edinburgh-based wine maker celebrates after three of his Australian wines take home trophies at top wine competition Sean Murphy November 13, 2019 Drink, In the News, Wine Giles Cooke, who splits his time between his home in Edinburgh and Adelaide, where the winery is based, was delighted when Thistledown Wine – which specialises in old Vine Grenache grapes, the variety that...
Aldi launches free wine course for customers to take the confusion out of bottle buying Sean Murphy October 17, 2019 Drink, In the News, Wine Dubbed the Aldiploma, the new course will try to help customers navigate the complicated world of wine after it was revealed that two thirds (63 per cent) of Brits are confused about wine and a further 57 per...
5 of the best apps for wine fans (experts view) Sean Murphy May 7, 2019 Drink, Wine Tom Gearing, the managing director of Cult Wines and runner up in Season Eight of the BBC’s ‘The Apprentice’ said: "wine apps are great for novice enthusiasts to get the closest they can to a...
The best drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Sean Murphy January 22, 2019 Drink, Whisky, Wine Drinks events to look forward to in 2019 Gin & whisky Britannia Burns supper Enjoy VIP treatment aboard the Royal Yacht Britannia with four course dinner in the State dining room, piping, haggis address...
Supermarket Aldi to introduce ‘Orange Wine’ to its shelves this month Sean Murphy August 6, 2018 Drink, In the News, Wine According to the brand, it was previously only found in trendy wine bars, luxury hotels such as The Ritz and high-end wine merchants, and the rare style – dubbed the 'fourth wine' by industry experts - has...
Hugely popular UK wine festival set to come to Edinburgh and Glasgow this May Sponsored by Laithwaites April 25, 2018 Drink, Wine The festival will take place at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh, on the 18th May and and Glasgow Caledonian University on the 19th May, with the UK’s top home delivery wine merchant, Laithwaite’s Wine,...
7 top tips that all new wine drinkers need to know Sean Murphy April 13, 2018 Drink, Wine Whether we're at home or away, the ritual of opening a bottle is as much about having a good time as it is about the wine. But sometimes, there can be a nagging thought in the back of our minds. Is this...
Festive taste test: which supermarket Prosecco is the best? Scotsman Food and Drink Staff December 21, 2017 Drink, In the News, Wine There's no getting round it - Prosecco has cemented its position in the nation's heart and Brits now drink more than a third of ALL the Italian fizz produced annually. We've put the major supermarkets to...
You can celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day with this popular French restaurant in the capital Scotsman Food and Drink Staff November 15, 2017 Drink, In the News, Wine Scotland has had an alliance with France dating back to the 13th century, and there has since been a great deal of affection between the two nations. Testament to this are the many fantastic French...
Number of wine producers reaches record high amid boom time for UK varieties Scotsman Food and Drink Staff October 30, 2017 Drink, In the News, Wine Growing demand for "boutique" drinks was behind the rise to almost 400, said accountancy group UHY Hacker Young. UK wines were also becoming more acclaimed internationally, winning an increasing number of...
