Darren Hamilton

This Saturday February 29, you are invited to join everyone around the globe and 'open that bottle'. We all love to collect and store...

Each year there are numerous wine days celebrating all the varieties and styles that we love. I love trying different wines so these days...

We conclude our series with part 3 on the #Loirevalley by taking a look at the Centre and Upper Loire. Arguably, some of the most...

It's International #CabernetDay 2018! All hail Cabernet Sauvignon, the "King of grapes"! Whether you realise it or not, you've probably...

For the second part of our series, we move to the middle #Loire. This encompasses the regions of Anjou-Samur and Touraine, and stretches...

It's International Rosé Day, and here's your quick guide to all things rosé. Rosé immediately stands out in wine because it's pink, and...

Ah the French...so romantic! Our next instalment is part 1/3 on the #Loire Valley in France. The Loire Valley (Le-wah) is a region of...

Welcome to this first instalment of blogs designed as a quick reference to French wine regions and wines. As an added bonus, it will help...

How did you get into wine? For me it was a long process. Wine is a huge subject! It covers food, history, culture, geography. For some of...