Wine Times

If you’ve never been to Rome, be prepared -  after tonight your taste buds will be urging you to book tickets! I’m excited to be able to offer you some suggestions for wines to complement this classic, authentic menu presented by Davide Grigolato, so let’s get to it! The starters,...

Those of you interested in fine dining will be delighted to hear that local Italian chef Davide Grigolato has set up a Supper Club in the Parish Rooms in Tavistock, and we’ll be teaming up with him to provide advice and suggestions for wines to accompany his authentic dishes.  There...

The weather continues to dominate the world of wine presently - although the pandemic is also playing its part in making things awkward! Here in Tavistock we’re just delighted to see more customers coming through the door as spring suddenly becomes summer! New Zealand, famed for its fabulous, zingy and...

Part of the pleasure of writing a wine blog in spring is the myriad cheerful associations. Warming evenings, sampling the new season's rose and sitting outside with friends. Whilst the latter has obviously been curtailed by the Coronavirus pandemic, I'm feeling pretty hard done by on the other fronts. Watching...

Rosé season is upon us - hurrah! It’s the time of year for venturing out onto the terrace with friends (pandemic permitting) and just relaxing. There’s definitely something special about that first glass of rosé that welcomes-in better weather. Yet, despite the fact we drink a lot of it, many...

Spring and Easter! March has suddenly rushed in the door with a flurry of sunshine to raise our spirits. Given the positive Coronavirus messages there just may be light at the end of the tunnel! We’re all fed up with not being able to socialise, so when we can meet...