There’s a button above to click for my bio, but let’s face it - life's too short, there’s wine to drink, places to go, music to listen to. I’m here to help. Each month I showcase 3 particular wines, producers, regions or themes that are really shooting the lights out for me.

This month I am focusing on 3 very different propositions. Firstly, we have been blown away by the quantam leap forward that our own Chateau La Coste has taken since they took on a new wine maker - this Rose specialist is now making some stellar reds and whites too. And hey! it's nearly Rose season isn't it? I have always loved Tempranillo without loving Rioja. Too oaky, too orange, to tannic, too rustic. I love modern Riojas that let Tempranillo be Tempranillo, way less or no oak, the way Rioja was made before commercial Rioja as we know it. Finally I am worshipping at the altar of Chardonnay, because, well Chardonnay is awesome.

There are no silly questions in wine, because it’s so damn complicated! Ask me anything. Let me help you find what you like or track down something you have had sometime, somewhere. I’m here to help.