A fortnight ago, I spent a Saturday afternoon on the lawns at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard in Nun Monkton, glass in hand, for the third annual Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival. It's a small event by national standards but was still attended by hundreds and those camping overnight too! It's also one of the clearest signals I've seen yet that Yorkshire wine has stopped being a curiosity and started being a category. 'You can't make good wine up North' 'You can't produce wines i

There is a country in the heart of Europe, which is one of my absolute favourites to visit — smaller than Wales, squeezed between Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia — that has been making wine continuously for over two thousand years. Its winemakers helped pioneer the modern natural wine movement. Its indigenous grape varieties grow nowhere else on earth. Its amber wines are among the most sought-after bottles in the international fine wine world. And the vast majority of p

On 24 May 1976, eleven French judges gathered at the InterContinental Hotel in Paris to taste two blind flights of wine — Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and California. The man who organised it, British wine merchant Steven Spurrier, was taking a calculated risk. He expected the French to win comfortably. He expected a polite, collegiate afternoon. What happened instead became the most consequential moment in the modern history of wine. A Chardonna

It wasn't so long ago that you would mention English wine at a dinner party or amongst friends and you might have been scoffed at....'goodness, you don't drink that....oh no, I am Burgundy all the way....' Well, maybe not, but you get the idea.... The idea that you could make something as good as the more historic wine making nations and on par or even better than that which came with an extraordinary price tag, could have been seen as impossible...and yet I'm here to tell yo

Diving into the world of wine investment is like stepping into a treasure trove filled with rich aromas, history, and the promise of future rewards, but it has it's nasty surprises too - like the collapse of Oeno fine wine investment house! If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion for wine into a savvy financial move, you’re in the right place OR are you? Today, I’m sharing some premium wine investment tips that will help you navigate this exciting market with confide

There’s something magical about the way a perfectly paired wine can transform a meal. It’s like a secret handshake between your taste buds and the chef’s creativity. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, impressing clients, or simply indulging in a quiet night at home, knowing how to match food and wine can turn an ordinary meal into an unforgettable experience. Today, I’m sharing some of my favourite food and wine pairing recipes that are easy to whip up and guaranteed to d

Wine lovers in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, have you ever wished for a simple way to explore new wines without leaving your home? Imagine receiving a carefully selected case of wines each month, paired with expert guidance and the chance to learn more about what you’re drinking. That’s exactly what the TNWG Monthly Explorer Wine cases offer, along with private sales events that bring drinks education right to your doorstep. Discover the Joy of Wine with TNWG Monthly

Yorkshire and the Rise of Northern English Wine: How It Compares to the South England has rapidly become a global player in sparkling wine, with regions from Sussex to Kent and as far as the South West too (a nod to where I helped make wine at Calancombe Estate )earning recognition for their high-quality, Champagne-style wines - some of my favourites being Langhams (Dorset), Gusbourne, Artelium and even up to Oxfordshire (Hundred Hills). But outside of the crazy article that

Nope I am not making it up. Whilst North Carolina might be more known for being the site of the first successful powered flight by the Wright Brothers, a hub for NASCAR, prestigious universities and the state in which a lot of TV series are filmed, it also has a budding wine scene too! It has wine and actually quite a bit of it. North Caroline covers 54,000 square miles of flat coastal plains and rolling hills of the Piedmont - recognise the name - yes it was named after the

FOCUS: Wines of Yorkshire Believe it or not, but not only is it God's country, BUT we also make wine too! Contrary to popular belief, it is not just a flash in the pan too - Yorkshire wine is very much here to stay and I'm here to rave about it too. There are actually around 16 commercial vineyards and combined, producing nearly 100,000 bottles of wine each year! There is even a Yorkshire Wine Trail for those who are looking to visit regions in Yorkshire and look to do more t

FOCUS: Is Fine Wine Investing on the upward turn? It has been a long time coming but there may just be some light at the end of the tunnel for fine wine investors. I've talked a lot in the past about the pain game of those of us in the fine wine investing game as an alternative asset source. However, don't forget I always reference the idea around investing in wine being a second pension and something which is a medium to long term engagement. Fast money or returns - this isn

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS The Wine and Cheese Network - October Edition Wine. Cheese. Networking. We know it is the best way of networking! Get your ticket to the best way to network in Sheffield. The charity is agreed for 10% of the ticket sales - all heading to Active Fusion! Tickets can be bought here: https://www.thenorthernwineguy.co.uk/event-details/sheffield-the-wine-and-cheese-network-october-edition Wine and Tapas at The Library Quite possibly the most underrated locati

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a bang in September and what better way to start than to have Wake Smith Solicitors as our keynote speaker and Paces as our charity that we are all sponsoring via 10% of your ticket price for the month of September. To grab your ticket, please head to the website via this link to make sure you book your place, as we head back into full steam ahea

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 Wine Waddle 2.0 💥 What is the Wine Waddle? It is a walk and a drink with like minded South Yorkshire business folk who want to network. It supports local hospitality, by visiting new and different locations around Sheffield. Part of the small donation to join goes to a charity! It starts the weekend in the correct way, 3pm onwards on a Friday If you come down you can 'PAY ON ARRIVAL' too if required. Friday 17th October is the next one - book here for

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 Wine Waddle 2.0 💥 What is the Wine Waddle? It is a walk and a drink with like minded South Yorkshire business folk who want to network. It supports local hospitality, by visiting new and different locations around Sheffield. Part of the small donation to join goes to a charity! It starts the weekend in the correct way, 3pm onwards on a Friday Friday 17th October is the next one - book here for your ticket: https://www.thenorthernwineguy.co.uk/event-

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a bang in September and what better way to start than to have Wake Smith Solicitors as our keynote speaker and Paces as our charity that we are all sponsoring via 10% of your ticket price for the month of September. To grab your ticket, please head to the website via this link to make sure you book your place, as we head back into 'full

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a...

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a...

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a...

ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS 💥 The Wine and Cheese Network is back in SEPT 💥 That's right folks, after the summer pause, we are back with a...