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How Much Sugar is in Prosecco?
Did you know that almost all wine has sugar in it? And that there’s more sugar in sparkling wine than in still?
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 15, 20232 min read


4 Sparkling Wines to Gift this Mother's Day
If you're looking for a bottle of wine to gift this Mother's Day, then I highly recommend these four wines from around the world which are..
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Celebrating Women in Wine on International Women's Day
Celebrating #WomeninWine is so important as we strive to create a more inclusive and diverse wine industry where all voices and...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Elizabeth & Wine is Five!
Elizabeth & Wine is five years old! What a milestone.
I am so thrilled to be in operation still and successfully navigated the challenging C
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 8, 20232 min read


What is the difference between Prosecco & Champagne?
Can you tell your Champagne from your Prosecco? There are five differences between the two fizz varieties that make them quite different from each other - it’s not just about price. The 5 differences are: Where the grapes are grown, the grapes used to make the wine, the method of making the wine, the price and finally, the taste. Prosecco: 1. Grown in Italy, North of Venice. 2. Made with Glera grapes. 3. Made within 1 year in a tank system. 4. Usually £7-£15 per bottle. 5. Ta
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Argentina: My Wine Trip - Food, Wine & Top Tips
I recently returned from a wine-focused trip to the incredible country of Argentina and I’d love to tell you about my experiences!
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 21, 20235 min read


Wines of the Moment - E&W Wine Recommendations
Wines of the Moment - E&W Wine Recommendations
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 9, 20233 min read


The Importance of Old Vines
You might have seen the words ‘old vines’ on labels or heard people mention the phrase - but what does it mean and why should we care?
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 28, 20222 min read


The Great Chilean Wine Revival
When people think about Chilean wines they often categorise them as volume-driven supermarket gluggers from Casablanca in the central valley
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 14, 20221 min read


Beguiled by Banfi
Searching for a truly sustainable wine? Look no further than Banfi in Tuscany, Europe’s first certified sustainable winery (since 2016). Thi
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 14, 20221 min read


Bodega Numanthia
Recently I had the privilege of meeting the winemaker Lucas Lowi from Bodega Numanthia, enjoying a vertical tasting of his wines from...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Oct 12, 20222 min read


English Vineyard Visit: Gusbourne
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting senior leaders from global media agency MediaCom with some of their amazing clients on a day trip to the award-winning English vineyard Gusbourne in Kent (only 40 min away from London by train). We enjoyed a truly world-class wine day, sipping fizz in the sunshine amongst the vines with the bunches of grapes bursting with flavour as harvest was in full swing. We left from St Pancras having started the day with Searcy’s champagne breakfa
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Tea | Copenhagen, Fortnum & Mason
Copenhagen non-alcohol organic sparkling tea!
Perhaps I’m mad, but I’m a huge fan of organic sparkling tea! Why? Because I love the taste a
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 21, 20221 min read


Celebrating 70 Years of Hambledon Vineyard with an English Afternoon Tea Party
An English Afternoon Tea Party at Hambledon Vineyard.
Hambledon recently celebrated 70 years and the UK’s oldest commercial vineyard.
Hoste
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 18, 20221 min read


French Blooms | Low & No Alcohol Wine
Let's explore one of my favourite wine tastings topics, No & Low! It’s seriously exiting - the no and low alcohol sector these days with...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 1, 20222 min read


Hosting Wine Tastings in Washington, DC
I recently hosted a wonderful in person wine tasting in Washington DC! I was so excited to be invited to host a wine tasting for the new...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 29, 20221 min read


The Alchemist, Copenhagen
Alchemist is a holistic cuisine restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark. It's a 2 Michelin star restaurant with an out of this world dining...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 6, 20221 min read


London in the Sky with Freixenet
Dine in the sky, literally! I was invited to the most unique and fun experience with Freixenet that I highly recommence. But hopefully…
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 5, 20221 min read


Debbie Lauritz - Central Ranges, Australia
Debbie Lauritz is an amazing wine maker from Australia who has worked all over the world in cool wine regions such as Alsace in France, Marlborough in New Zealand and Niagara in Canada, you’ll now find Debbie crafting handmade, outstanding quality wine in the Central Ranges in New South Wales, Australia. Nestled in the hills about 80 miles northwest of Sydney, the Central Ranges are a cool-climate, at high altitude which enables Debbie to make fresh and pure styles of wine.
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Sue Hodder - Coonawara
Sue Hodder has been making wine at an iconic Coonawarra winery for more than 25 years, but today she’s one of Australia’s best-known wine...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
May 30, 20221 min read
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