Written by Diana Lyalle There is a quiver of excitement in vineyards the world over when the bare skeletons of pruned vines suddenly reawaken after their long winter rest. Despite the many vineyard tasks and eternal vigilance which will now be needed to reap rewards at harvest, budburst (aka budbreak) represents the promise of the […]
It gives me great pleasure to announce that tickets are on sale for our second “Summer” Somerset Wine Fair. Date Friday 7th June Time 6.00pm – 9.00pm Venue Nyland Manor Cheddar Ticket £15.00* Book 01934 708312 The wines and spirits on taste have been specifically selected to enjoy over the summer months with friends, BBQ’S and those […]
I’m really excited to welcome whiskey guru Marlowe Harris. In this masterclass, Marlowe Harris, the whisky ambassador of Amathus will show of the rare and craft whiskies from around the world. The tasting will showcase whiskies made with different grains, barrel aging techniques and the terroir of the distilleries and aging facilities where the whiskies […]
Graduating after any period of study is a great time to reflect on what has been learned, and gained, as a result of the years of toil. Was it worth it? So here are a few thoughts about a journey that began in September 2015 and ended with graduation in January 2019 – from which […]
These are two of my favourite things and I’m sure I’m not alone. We have teamed up with Christophers Chocolates to bring you an evening which will be a taste sensation. We will be tasting through a range of Christophers handmade chocolates and pairing them with a selection of wines, to show that the delicious […]
Dear Santa, Thanks again for taking the time to read this being so close to Christmas! In fact a week today is Christmas day…. As you know the whole family are coming to us and of course that includes the Mother and the Mother in Law.. eek! So I need to get some last minute gifts, […]
These are two of my favourite things and not sure why I haven’t done this before! We will be looking at the wonderful world of chocolate and pairing the different styles to wine. Blowing the myth away that chocolate doesn’t go with wine! Of course it does. So, if you are like me and love […]
If you love bubbles in your wine, you’ll love this. In this tasting we will be going through the fascinating world of bubbles, from the fresh zesty style of sparkling wine right through to rich vintage Champagne. Learn how bubbles are created in your wine, and who really discovered bubbles, was it the French or […]
Dear Santa, Thank you for taking the time to read my last letter found here and thank you for reading this one too! As you know, I have the family coming this Christmas and I need help with presents and what to drink over the festive period. I went to the Winscombe Late Night Opening […]
It is really tough to pick just 20 stand out wines for Christmas. The following list are a range of classics perfect for Christmas. Wines that have been consistently chosen by you throughout the year at tastings and wines I have found this year that I think are just stunning. Along side the top 20 […]
