Elizabeth & Wine

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    Everything Elizabeth has written on wine, restaurants, vineyards and events: 250 posts and counting.

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    An Unconventional Italian Feast: Breaking Wine and Food Pairing Rules
    Corporate Tastings

    An Unconventional Italian Feast: Breaking Wine and Food Pairing Rules

    At Lina Stores, a partner of a law firm decided to treat their team to a corporate thank you dinner. But this wasn't just any ordinary...

    13 June 2023 · 2 min read

    My Top Tips For Choosing Supermarket Prosecco
    Prosecco

    My Top Tips For Choosing Supermarket Prosecco

    The supermarket shelves can be overwhelming when it comes to buying Prosecco, with so many options - so how do you choose a good Prosecco?

    9 June 2023 · 2 min read

    What Is The Difference Between Cap Classique And Prosecco?
    Prosecco

    What Is The Difference Between Cap Classique And Prosecco?

    Cap Classique and Prosecco are both stunning sparkling wines available at affordable prices and easily accessible from your local...

    7 June 2023 · 2 min read

    If You Like Champagne, Try Crémant!
    Tips & Guides

    If You Like Champagne, Try Crémant!

    Crémant is made using the same method as Champagne but it comes from other regions in France, therefore meaning Crémant comes without the 'Champagne' price tag! When…

    6 June 2023 · 1 min read

    A Sensational Journey Through the Flavours of English Rosé: The Folc Experience
    English Wine

    A Sensational Journey Through the Flavours of English Rosé: The Folc Experience

    Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary adventure as we delve into the world of English rosé that will leave your senses tingling...

    1 June 2023 · 1 min read

    What Is Franciacorta?
    Tips & Guides

    What Is Franciacorta?

    Franciacorta is a high-quality Italian sparkling wine made in the same way as Champagne using the traditional method with similar grapes

    31 May 2023 · 2 min read

    How To Keep Your Wine Fresh For Longer: My Top Tips
    Tips & Guides

    How To Keep Your Wine Fresh For Longer: My Top Tips

    Well, your wine will only last a couple of days once you've opened it unless you take positive action!

    30 May 2023 · 2 min read

    Prosecco vs Cava: What Actually Matters in the Glass | What Is The Difference Between Cava & Prosecco?
    Prosecco

    Prosecco vs Cava: What Actually Matters in the Glass | What Is The Difference Between Cava & Prosecco?

    There are actually six main differences between these two sparkling wine varieties!

    25 May 2023 · 2 min read

    My Guide To Wine Tastings: Swirl, Smell, Slurp!
    Tips & Guides

    My Guide To Wine Tastings: Swirl, Smell, Slurp!

    In wine tasting, we ‘swirl’, ‘smell’ and 'slurp' wine to better evaluate the flavours, aromas characteristics and complexities of a wine.

    21 May 2023 · 2 min read

    Everything Glassware: My Collection And Recommendations
    Tips & Guides

    Everything Glassware: My Collection And Recommendations

    My wine glass collection and glassware recommendations for wine lovers. I'm a wine lover so I do have a lot of glassware

    18 May 2023 · 1 min read

    National Pinot Grigio Day: My Top Tips
    Tips & Guides

    National Pinot Grigio Day: My Top Tips

    Pinot Grigio is loved for its refreshing and crisp flavour, with hints of green apple and citrus.

    17 May 2023 · 2 min read

    An Evening With Porte Noire
    E&W Events

    An Evening With Porte Noire

    I had an exquisite night at Le Comptoir Robuchon, sipping Porte Noire champagne all night. Whoop! I'm so lucky!

    16 May 2023 · 2 min read

    How To Make Your Wine Last Longer: A Fun And Easy Idea
    Tips & Guides

    How To Make Your Wine Last Longer: A Fun And Easy Idea

    How to stop your wine going to waste... Worried about good wine going to waste? How can you store your wine to ensure it goes to use?

    13 May 2023 · 1 min read

    My Top Tips When Shopping For Good Value Cabernet Sauvignon
    Tips & Guides

    My Top Tips When Shopping For Good Value Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Bordeaux in France and the Napa Valley in California but grapes from these regions can command high prices

    11 May 2023 · 1 min read

    King's Coronation: My top Three Favourite English Sparkling Wines
    English Wine

    King's Coronation: My top Three Favourite English Sparkling Wines

    How are you celebrating the King's Coronation? I'll be drinking something cold and fizzy for sure! Another bank holiday weekend with lots..

    5 May 2023 · 1 min read

    RidgeView Vineyard: Hospitality Event
    Vineyard Visits

    RidgeView Vineyard: Hospitality Event

    Last week, I spent a wonderful but wet afternoon at @RidgeViewWineUK. Just 23 minutes on the train from London Bridge

    4 May 2023 · 1 min read

    Wine Glass Rules: My Top Tips
    Tips & Guides

    Wine Glass Rules: My Top Tips

    Wine glass rules and my top tips! I have some important top tips when it comes to planning, prepping and protecting your beloved glassware

    29 April 2023 · 1 min read

    Prosecco: Which Wine Glass Should You Use?
    Prosecco

    Prosecco: Which Wine Glass Should You Use?

    Which wine glass should you use for Prosecco? There is a general confusion about which wine glass you should use when drinking Prosecco..

    26 April 2023 · 2 min read