Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Wines for the Weekend
Over the past few weeks, I've discovered three cracking red wines; my suggestions for Wines for the Weekend.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Aug 14, 2020
Why are you so into Pinot?
This was the question asked of Miles, in the famous scene in the film Sideways. If you're into Pinot Noir, here's my three favourite
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Aug 2, 2020
It's summer! Are you feeling rosé?
So, the weather is getting warmer, and time to look at a selection of supermarket rosé for those warm summer evenings.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Apr 17, 2020
World Malbec Day
Happy World Malbec Day! Here's my choice of 3 bottles from different Malbec producing countries.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Mar 13, 2020
Friday 13th and bad luck wine stories!
There are many superstitions and good or bad luck stories relating to Friday 13th - naturally wine is among them. Here are a few wines that
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Feb 14, 2020
Valentines Wines
Here's our pick of three perfect wines for Valentines Day.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jan 18, 2020
Drink less, but drink better!
Cutting down after the excesses of the festive period? If you're going to be drinking less, then you should drink better!
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Oct 31, 2019
Vegan wines
It's World Vegan Day today (1st November) - an opportunity to drink wine, as it's vegan, right? Er… not exactly. We explore the issu
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Oct 11, 2019
Wines from South Africa
On the eve of Pinotage Day, we explore some great wines from South Africa.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Sep 13, 2019
Chocolate and Wine
September the 13th is International Chocolate Day. For Wines for the Weekend, we recommend some pairings with dark, milk and white!
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jul 16, 2019
Greek wines
Greece is known for feta cheese, Gods, smashing plates and a strange alphabet, but what about its wines? We sample 3 Greek wines for the we
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
May 25, 2019
English wine week
It's English Wine Week! What better excuse than to celebrate our blooming wine industry.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Apr 26, 2019
Wines for Spring
This month's Wines for the Weekend have been picked for the onset of spring.
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jan 3, 2019
Wines for the weekend - January 2019
Dry January? This week's Wines for the Weekend are about drinking less, but drinking better
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 3, 2018
Wines for the weekend - December 2018
This week's pick of Wines for the Weekend showcases French grapes that have made their home elsewhere. Plus a Wiltshire treat!
Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Oct 26, 2018
Wines for the weekend - Wines for Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, here's my recommendation of wines to celebrate with.
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