Move over overpriced cocktails—Aldi’s Limoncello Spritz is stealing the summer spotlight and for just £4.49, it’s an absolute bargain. This little bottle of sunshine is giving lemon sherbet, old-school lemonade and a zesty citrus twist that feels like a holiday in a glass. It's fizzy, fun, and unapologetically fresh—exactly what you want to be sipping when the sun's out. How to serve it? Over ice, with a few sprigs of mint and a slice (or two) of lime. You’ll have yo

Spring is here, and so is my latest wine column in the Spring 2025 Platinum Magazine! In this edition, I’m taking you on a journey beyond the usual suspects—because wine is being made in some truly unexpected places. From the vineyards of China to the heart of New York and even the Chilean desert, there’s an exciting new world of wines waiting to be discovered. I’m thrilled to share my top picks and insights into these emerging wine regions, where terroir meets innovati

You’ve reached the end of a lovely bottle of wine. It’s been a good meal, the conversation’s flowing, and the last drop has been poured. Now, there it is—the empty bottle, quietly waiting in the middle of the table. But here’s the question: do you flip it upside down to show it’s finished? Short answer? No. If you’re in a good restaurant, the team already knows. They’ve likely clocked the empty bottle before you even noticed it was gone.

Hands up if you’ve ever hosted a dinner party, had a few friends over and cracked open some wine. A study published in Food Quality and Preference explored how price can influence our experience of wine—and the findings were kind of brilliant. People actually reported enjoying wine more when they believed it was expensive… even if it wasn’t. Yep, our taste buds are easier to fool than we think. This probably explains why 1 in 5 people pour cheap wine into expensive bott

Have you ever tried fried chicken with Champagne? Trust me, you’re in for a delicious surprise! It’s the perfect pairing, and here’s why these two unexpected companions work so beautifully together: The crispy crunch of fried chicken meets the bubbly, refreshing fizz of Champagne, with the acidity cutting through the richness in the most satisfying way. It’s like a mouth organism, with those bubbles enhancing that perfect, crispy crunch.If you’re feeling extra fancy, ad

There has never been a better time to explore English wine, or to visit our vineyards. With well over 800 vineyards now established across England, the category continues to grow in both scale and confidence. From crisp, characterful whites to elegant, world-class sparkling wines, England is no longer emerging, it has arrived. Climate change has undoubtedly played a role in reshaping our growing conditions, with warmer temperatures creating increasingly favourable environment

Two weeks ago, I hosted one of my favourite events to date—our annual Women in Wine celebration for International Women’s Day. The setting?

This International Women’s Day, I had the pleasure of hosting a very special Women in Wine event at Wild Swans—a chic, independent women’s b

“Phenomenal.” When I founded my wine business, my goal was simple: to be taken seriously in the wine industry. At the first wine event I attended, no one took me seriously. Until I met Claire Allan from Huia, who showed me extraordinary kindness and helped me find the confidence to take those vital first steps in the world of wine. Today, I deliver corporate wine tastings and wine education events for some of the world’s largest financial services companies and leading

Yes, I have the best job—exploring incredible rosé wines on a Tuesday afternoon! This week, I had the pleasure of discovering Château Sai

To celebrate International Women’s Day, global law firm Paul Hastings partnered with Elizabeth & Wine to host a memorable client event focused on one of my favourite topics: women in wine. The evening brought together key clients from the firm’s Energy & Infrastructure practice for an engaging and interactive wine tasting in the heart of Soho, at the Champagne bar inside the legendary Kettner’s. During the tasting, we went “behind the label” to explore the stories of fe

EssenceMediacom helps brands to break through in the new economy - and the company recently gathered an impressive group of 30 female leaders in brand, marketing and communications from organisations including Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Costa, TUI and NBCUniversal to mark International Women’s Day 2024. It really was an evening to remember as Essencemediacom took over Lady of the Grapes - a cute French wine bar founded by Carole Bryon on Covent Garden’s Maiden Lane. 90% of

We all know that England’s sparkling wines have firmly earned their place on the world stage, often rivalling the best of Champagne.

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

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’

E&W classic Champagne tastings are designed to provide a sophisticated yet engaging experience, without the snobbery associated with champag

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

Why do Champagne, oysters and altitude go so well together? Champagne and oysters are a classic pairing because of their bright acidity...

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.

What a fantastic trip! A perfect ‘settimana bianca’ of blue skies and fresh snow in the charming village of Champoluc in Italy’s Aosta...