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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
1 day ago1 min read
Rosé Tasting in St Tropez – A Must-Try Discovery!
Yes, I have the best job—exploring incredible rosé wines on a Tuesday afternoon!
This week, I had the pleasure of discovering Château Sai
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 62 min read
Can England Match France? A Blind Tasting of English Still Wines | Visiting Whitewolfe Estate in Kent
We all know that England’s sparkling wines have firmly earned their place on the world stage, often rivalling the best of Champagne.
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 61 min read
Wines to Help You Live to 100 Years Old | My Latest Column for April's Platinum Magazine
Have you picked up this month’s @platinummaguk yet?
In my latest wine column, I’m diving into Blue Zone wines—the bottles linked to l
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 272 min read
No & Low Wine Tastings – A Product That Just Keeps Getting Better! | Elizabeth & Wine
No and low alcohol options are improving all the time – so much so that my no and low events are now almost as popular as the ‘with alcohol’
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 272 min read
Champagne Tasting Experiences with Elizabeth & Wine
E&W classic Champagne tastings are designed to provide a sophisticated yet engaging experience, without the snobbery associated with champag
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 271 min read
Trying A.I Wine from Sainsbury's | But What Do I Think?
A.I. Wine?! Did you ever think you’d hear that?
What happens when A.I. meets wine? So I found out that CTZN is made by human hands but
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 191 min read
Why Champagne is Better at Altitude?
Why do Champagne, oysters and altitude go so well together? Champagne and oysters are a classic pairing because of their bright acidity...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 132 min read
My First Time at Wine Paris – What a Phenomenal Experience! #WineParis2025
I won’t lie—it was incredibly overwhelming. The sheer size of the show was mind-blowing, with over 4,000 exhibitors from 137 countries.
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 92 min read
I’ve never skied anywhere quieter than Champoluc
What a fantastic trip! A perfect ‘settimana bianca’ of blue skies and fresh snow in the charming village of Champoluc in Italy’s Aosta...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 273 min read
Love in a Bottle: Valentine’s Day Wines with a TwistÂ
Valentine's Day always stirs a particular excitement in me. It gives something of the thrill akin to a Jilly Cooper novel (I loved Rivals...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 271 min read
Outstanding New Addition to Borough Market: Camille, London
London is definitely having a Gallic moment when it comes to the restaurant scene and @camille_se1 is an outstanding new addition to...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 202 min read
Drinking in the Dolomites: Welcoming 2025 with Winter Wines in Northeast Italy
As we toast to the new year amidst the stunning snow-clad peaks of the Dolomites, my favourite winter activity is savouring the local wines
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jan 133 min read
No & Low, Here We Go! | My Non-Alcoholic Drinks Recommendations
Even today, if you ask for a non-alcoholic option in a social setting you’re often met with an uninspired suggestion like orange juice...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Harvest at Louis Pommery, Kent
Something is enchanting about harvest season, even when it’s quintessentially English—cue the pouring rain! At the stunning Piggott’s Estate
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 11, 20241 min read
What is Orange Wine?
Orange wine is having a major moment right now, but what exactly is it? And no, it’s not made with oranges—despite the name! This trendy tip
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Celebrating Women, Wine, and Food at Café Murano
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a wine tasting for a dynamic group of twenty top women from consulting firm Efficio at Café Murano...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Discover the Elegance of Albariño from Rìas Baixas | Albariño Day
Albariño is an elegant, steely, fresh, fruity, and salty wine that’s as invigorating as it is thirst-quenching...
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 19, 20242 min read
Cava Discovery Week at The Dorchester | #DiscoverCava
The Euros and Wimbledon, 2024 has been a story of Spanish sporting success. And I’m going to add another win for the Spanish as I’ve been
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 19, 20241 min read
English Wine Week: Wiston Estate, West Sussex
Celebrating English Wine Week with Wiston’s NV Rosé Brut, it’s an elegant sparkling wine with rhubarb, hibiscus and red tart.
Wiston is a s
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Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Visit Epice in Franschhoek: A Culinary Journey Through Spice
If you find yourself exploring South Africa, make a beeline for Epice in Franschhoek, a destination celebrated for its unique approach to...
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