Published 15 April 2012
The Tasting
On 14th March 2012, M&S had their Spring Wine Tasting. There were a lot of wines on show so I decided to concentrate on what many say is their strong point: sparkling wine. Overall, they were good, but I’m not sure that they compete with specialist wine merchants. However, if you’re looking [...]
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Sparklers from M&S
Published 15 April 2012
The Tasting
On 14th March 2012, M&S had their Spring Wine Tasting. There were a lot of wines on show so I decided to concentrate on what many say is their strong point: sparkling wine. Overall, they were good, but I’m not sure that they compete with specialist wine merchants. However, if you’re looking [...]
2012 predictions
Published 8 January 2012
Only the brave would make predictions in such tumultuous times, but I’ve managed to find quite a few willing to put themselves on record for what they think 2012 will throw up.
I only have one: that the divide between wine brands who use social media and those who don’t will increase. That is, those currently using s [...]
Is Franciacorta the next Champagne?
Published 26 November 2011
Champagne is probably the most famous wine region in the world. In the UK alone, Champagne accounts for annual sales of over £1bn, or 7% of all UK wine sales [Source: Datamonitor, 2010]. Most Champagne is made using a blend of three grape types (Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir), although some styles use onl [...]