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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Mar 1, 2021
Wine gifts for Mother's Day
With Mother's Day on the horizon, it's time to get organised and find something nice for Mum. Here's our suggestions.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Feb 13, 2021
Wines for your Valentine
Suggestions for pairing your Valentine’s meal with delicious wine choices.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Jan 25, 2021
Hooray for Australia Day!
Australia Day is the 26th January, and it was a year ago that we were able to have a sold out crowd at the Eastcott Community Centre,...
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 4, 2020
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
Nov 28, 2020
Alcoholic gifts for Christmas
We have a selection of suggestions for alcoholic gifts for friends and family, to suit all tastes and budgets.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Oct 14, 2020
Mamma Mia! Our Italian Wine Tasting!
So 2020 has been tricky, but there was appetite for us to run our Italian wine and cheese evening. So we donned our masks, washed our...
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Sep 28, 2020
Tasting in the time of Covid
Our wine tasting events planned for spring 2020 were put on hold and - like the rest of the world - we have been waiting and watching,...
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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
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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.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
May 11, 2020
The Wiltshire wine map
English wines are going from strength to strength, but where are the vineyards? Closer to Swindon than you might think!
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Apr 30, 2020
Sauvignon Blanc Day
The first Friday in May in Sauvignon Blanc Day. Here's our selection of some supermarket treats to celebrate with.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Apr 17, 2020
World Malbec Day
Happy World Malbec Day! Here's my choice of 3 bottles from different Malbec producing countries.
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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
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Feb 14, 2020
Valentines Wines
Here's our pick of three perfect wines for Valentines Day.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Feb 2, 2020
Australia Day Wine Tasting
We took a crowd of 24 wine lovers to taste six amazing Australian wines in our latest fundraiser.
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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!
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Dec 30, 2019
The people's choice...
As 2019 draws to a close we reflect on our wine tastings to bring a round up of the 5 most popular wines according Swindon tasters.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Nov 26, 2019
Mulling it over...
It's Christmas, it's frosty, it's time for mulled wine! But do you make from scratch, or buy pre-made? Read on.
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Claire @ fromthegrapevine
Nov 22, 2019
Surviving Christmas - one glass at a time
Christmas is the one time of year where it's acceptable to crack open the bubbles for breakfast. Here's a guide to celebrating the
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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
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