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World Albariño Day 01/08/22

Fancy a nice crisp dry white with your barbequed fish? Well, I would plump for a good Albariño (Alvarinho in Portugal and used in the famous Vinho Verde) any day. This grape is becoming increasingly popular and if you enjoy a Sauvignon, you will be quite likely to enjoy this zippy grape variety from Galicia […]

Gwinllan Llaethliw Vineyard

While on a short break recently in Llandeilo I did the usual of picking up stock on the way back. A trip to a vineyard is always welcome and Llaethliw is no exception. In fact, this one is located right by a little chapel that has very special significance for Dylan. A 19th Century MissionJust […]

Sesiwn Fawr, Dolgellau

A Voluntary Affair Organised by volunteers since 1992, this great music festival is loved for its intimate feel created by a real patchwork of events hosted in multiple venues around the town. All within easy walking distance in the centre of town. 2022 has a great line-up, just have a look on https://sesiwnfawr.cymru/lein-yp/ Come and […]

An Evening with Hugh Johnson

“Terri we’ve won!!” I squealed…. then rationally thinking this isn’t going to happen it’s tomorrow night. Next thing I know train tickets are booked and me and my morning study pal, Llin are setting off for our adventure. Vintners’ Hall A drive down to Rugby and a train into Euston with time for a bite […]

‘CAN’ YOU TAKE THE CHANGE?

It’s Recycling Awareness Week – try a can of wine! First it was Screw Caps People are touchy about their wine vessels! Years ago, when screw tops were first introduced the lament for the cork was, well, a lament. Would it affect the wine? What about that nice pop when you uncork? Would wines in […]

Stepping out of your comfort zone!

Do you always choose the same thing? I think we’re all creatures of habit and like to stick to what we know, even me and there’s always so many to choose from! You can guess that from my Terri’s Favourites! Case, as they’re all aromatic whites and soft fruity reds. But if you’re feeling adventurous […]

A Vintage Partnership!

Montgomery Vineyard – Welsh Wines from the highest UK vineyard! Meeting Woody and his family for the first time is both literally and figuratively a big warm hug! ‘Come ‘ere’ is the non-negotiable command to embrace every time we meet and a hallmark of the warmth and friendliness of this lovely bunch of people at […]

What’s in a wine label?

Llongyfarchiadau i fyfyrwyr Coleg Meirion Dwyfor! Well, quite a lot actually listening to customers. Time and time again I hear people saying they go for an appealing label and to be honest, faced with a wall of unknown makers in a supermarket there can sometimes be little else to go on as to the quality […]

Honda Goldwing in Paris!

An unusual invitation dropped into my inbox a while ago: ‘The British Ambassador Dame Menna Rawlings will have the pleasure to welcome Ms Llinos Rowlands to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of Les Voisins and the launch of our new GREAT campaign.’ It didn’t take long to book that Eurostar ticket after a 3 year moratorium […]

WSET Level 3 – We’re on it!

The train journey down to London on Sunday night was less than inspiring. Floods on the roads to Welshpool, freezing cold in Wolverhampton. It was nice to arrive to a crisp moonlit night in the city and after a quick meal out, a walk down to the Thames we packed ourselves to bed for an […]

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