The scene was set in the medieval square of Axbridge for a day and night of food, wine, fun and activities. The sun was shining, church bells ringing and people setting up their stalls for a Somerset Showcase 2011. I suddenly felt I was in an episode of Midsomer Murders and detective inspector Barnaby was […]
Today we are showing a tasty range of La Bascula Spanish wines at the Axbridge Showcase today. Come on down and say Hi www.somersetshowcase.info
I spent a great day out in the Oatley vineyard on Monday pruning and meeting visitors. It was a great day to be out in the sunshine and I met some lovely people. I was mainly out in the vineyard whilst Iain and Jane were busy chatting with visitors, showing them the vineyard and of […]
Terry at the Heritage Bistro has put togther this mouth watering Menu and I will match it with some surberb tasting wines. What a way to kick start your Easter weekend. Come, relax and enjoy a mouth watering sensation Date: Friday 22nd April Time: 7.30 Venue: Heriatge, 3 Wadham Street, WsM. Ticket: £30 To book […]
Another sunny day which only means one thing! I’m off to Oatley where the sun always shines! Its the first time I’ve been for a month and lots seems to have happened in such a short time. Buds have burst, replacement vines planted and open tasting days have started! From the picture you can see […]
Daryl Cornelius from Lending services www.lendingservices.co.uk and Keith Heffernan www.lightsidefinancial.com joined forces with The Wine Tasting Co to hold a network wine tasting event at The Riverside Inn, Cheddar. The event started early evening so that people could attend straight from work, where they were greeted with a glass of Prosecco, once all the guests […]
Of course the sun is out as I approach Oatley! I’m greeted by Jane who shows me the new 2010 wine that arrived, it was really great to see as I had been part of the process of picking the grapes along with many other volunteers including my nieces and Matthew. A smaller cage sat […]
“What is the definition of a good wine? It should start and end with a smile.” – William Sokolin Loci smiling happily making wine at Chateau Greysac 2009 vintage
Great way to end the week, good friends, good food and of course good wine. Its topped when you know the host has been busy with the slow cooker and the beef is slowly cooked throughout the day so that by the time it reaches your mouth it just melts. I took a hearty Argentina […]
