Darren HamiltonFeb 25, 20202 min readOpen that Bottle Night 2020This Saturday February 29, you are invited to join everyone around the globe and 'open that bottle'. We all love to collect and store...
Darren HamiltonJan 14, 20202 min readWine Days 2020Each year there are numerous wine days celebrating all the varieties and styles that we love. I love trying different wines so these days...
Darren HamiltonNov 1, 20183 min readThe Loire is a Queen that has been loved by Kings! Part 3We conclude our series with part 3 on the #Loirevalley by taking a look at the Centre and Upper Loire. Arguably, some of the most...
Darren HamiltonAug 30, 20182 min readInternational Cabernet Day 2018It's International #CabernetDay 2018! All hail Cabernet Sauvignon, the "King of grapes"! Whether you realise it or not, you've probably...
Darren HamiltonAug 27, 20183 min readThe Loire is a Queen that has been loved by Kings! Part 2For the second part of our series, we move to the middle #Loire. This encompasses the regions of Anjou-Samur and Touraine, and stretches...
Darren HamiltonAug 24, 20182 min readInternational Rosé Day 2018It's International Rosé Day, and here's your quick guide to all things rosé. Rosé immediately stands out in wine because it's pink, and...
Darren HamiltonAug 24, 20185 min readThe Loire is a Queen that has been loved by Kings! Part 1Ah the French...so romantic! Our next instalment is part 1/3 on the #Loire Valley in France. The Loire Valley (Le-wah) is a region of...
Darren HamiltonAug 24, 20183 min readA quick guide to AlsaceWelcome to this first instalment of blogs designed as a quick reference to French wine regions and wines. As an added bonus, it will help...
Darren HamiltonAug 24, 20184 min readHow did you get into wine?How did you get into wine? For me it was a long process. Wine is a huge subject! It covers food, history, culture, geography. For some of...