Tag: Wine Tasting

Lunch & Sparkling Wine Tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, Bolney, West Sussex, England

Lunch & Sparkling Wine Tasting at Bolney Wine Estate, Bolney, West Sussex, England

It’s no secret how much Dan and I love our wines and we have a particular passion for English wines, as an emerging industry, right on our doorstep.  Don’t get me wrong, we love all wine and have spent many a happy day whiling away 

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

The Franschhoek Wine Tram, South Africa

When planning our honeymoon, Dan and I both knew that we wanted it to involve wine.  Wine has been a passion of both of ours for a long time and our love for it definitely increased when we did the WSET wine accreditation course.  Heading 

Borghetto sul Mincio, Veneto, Italy

Borghetto sul Mincio, Veneto, Italy

Wedding over, we were off on our mini-moon and the destination was Borghetto sul Mincio in Northern Italy. Italy is such a special place for Dan and I.  He took me on a tour of Puglia for my birthday a few years back and we 

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

A Wine Trip to Calais – Booze Cruise!

Stocking up on wine for a party or a wedding…or just because?  A wine trip to Calais is definitely worth doing if you are purchasing a significant amount.  Dan and I are getting ready for our wedding at the end of August and with 200 

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

English Sparkling Wine Tasting at Albury Vineyard

Today I’d been invited by Abel & Cole to visit the beautiful Albury Vineyard nestled in the Surrey Hills.  Albury is a certified organic and biodynamic vineyard and their wines are now available to purchase through Abel & Cole.  That’s right, they don’t only do 

Lausanne for Foodies – From Fondue to Fine Dining in Switzerland

Lausanne for Foodies – From Fondue to Fine Dining in Switzerland

Recently I was invited to Switzerland for the weekend to eat, drink and be merry.  I was on a tour of Lausanne for Foodies and I loved every bite!  Lausanne is a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman as it’s 

Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud – Région du Léman, Switzerland

Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud – Région du Léman, Switzerland

This weekend I was lucky enough to be on a Foodie Tour of Lausanne and to experience Les Caves Ouvertes de Vaud.  Literally meaning ‘Open Cellars,’ this is a weekend of wine set against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Geneva (or Lac Léman as it’s 

Wine Tasting in Rioja, Spain

Wine Tasting in Rioja, Spain

This morning we woke up in San Sebastian early as we had a fun day planned – Wine Tasting in Rioja – and even more important than that…It was MY BIRTHDAY!  I’m a bit of a princess when it comes to my Birthday and there’s 

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Wine Tasting in Margaux & Moulis – Médoc, Bordeaux, France

As part of our recent trip to Bordeaux, I was invited by the Bordeaux Tourist Board to go on one of their many wine tasting tours around the region.  We decided on an afternoon tour of the Médoc region including Wine Tasting in Margaux and 

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

24 hours in Bordeaux, France – A City Dedicated to Wine!

Arriving in Bordeaux to gorgeous sunshine we were all smiles for the first stop on our road trip tour of Western France and Northern Spain.  With our love of wine, Bordeaux was the obvious first stop!  We only had 24 hours in Bordeaux so we 

A Weekend in Hamburg, Germany

A Weekend in Hamburg, Germany

Last weekend the Come to Hamburg Program kindly invited Dan and I for a weekend in Hamburg to experience everything that the city has to offer.  3 days full of fun, food, ferries and fish markets which you can read all about below! The First 

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why Wine?…Wine Course – WSET

Why do a Wine Course? Wine is one of my greatest passions.  It’s delicious, decadent and one of life’s simple pleasures.  It has the ability to bring people together, it has huge historical importance and to me it is one of the most enjoyable ways