The Olympics will soon be coming to town, a welcome relief particularly for the Greeks from the constant barrage of gloomy economic news. Greece, the birth place of the games, … Read More
A tour around France with Susy Atkins – a real treat…
N&P had been awarded this ‘Celebration of French Vineyards Masterclass’ with Susy, as winners of the Wines of France competition initiated by wine trade journal Harpers. James Baker master-minded our … Read More
Grands Jours de Bourgogne
The Grands Jours de Bourgogne is a biannual event organised by the Burgundy Wine Board, to show off the wines of the region, which is aptly named in france ‘Cote … Read More
The Cava stole the show….
Much amusement was had last night in the atmospheric candlelit N&P cellars, as we were lead blind by James Baker, our resident speaker, sniffing and slurping through six individual sparkling wines, the process … Read More
Flavours of the Grain…March
Though Whisky has been revived as a specialist field for several years now down at the Ye Olde Corner Shoppe in Stourbridge, the arrival of beer is definitely hot off … Read More
Flavours of the Grape…March
I have heard it said by many a nostalgic winetrader -‘Its not like the old days’- referring to the fun and games had by members of the wine trade in … Read More
Spring Wines
With the Spring just around the corner we will soon be munching on leafy green salads and all sorts of lighter bites so here are a few wines we recommend … Read More
Wines From Southern France
The South of France is an extra-ordinarily rich and diverse wine producing area, including the Rhone Valley, home to many well-established wines such as Chateauneuf du Pape, Hermitage and … Read More
Champagne Morning
Champagne Morning Montagny 1er cru – Smith Woodhouse LBV Unfiltered Croox du Mont Boxing Day Turkey sandwiches Party wines 2 light reds 2 intense reds 2 fresh whites 2 … Read More