Blue Cheese and sweet wine A personal favourite of mine – it is a surprise to many how fantastic the pairing can be of a rich Roquefort, a creamy dolcelatte or a mature stilton with a high quality dessert wine. Sauternes and Barsac sweeties are delightful as are Monbazillac and Bergerac Moelleux, any botrytis Semillon…(Read More)

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) and Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) have become two of the most important wine competitions in the world. April sees a frantic, two week judging fest, where hundreds of the world’s top tasters convene to taste tens of thousands of wines. Trophies, Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded…(Read More)

Wine and cheese is, without a doubt, one of life’s great joys and the permutations are seemingly endless. Despite this, many people tend to stick with the same old styles without perhaps realising the exciting taste adventure that is just a mouthful away. Sauvignon Blanc and goat’s cheese This may come as a…(Read More)