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Everything Elizabeth has written on wine, restaurants, vineyards and events: 250 posts and counting.
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The Best French Wine Swaps for Better Quality and Value
If you're looking for the best French wines for value, here's a tip that could transform the way you shop. Stop buying the most famous bottle. One of the biggest…
1 July 2026 · 4 min read
Discovering the Magic of Chablis at Taste of London
I recently spent a fantastic few days at Taste of London, working on the Wines of Bourgogne stand alongside Harry Crowther, introducing visitors to one of France's…
26 June 2026 · 2 min read
Why Blind Wine Tastings Are the Secret to Better Networking Events
The problem with a lot of networking events is that they make the guests do all the work. They’re the ones expected to engage and keep the energy up. But it doesn’t…
24 June 2026 · 1 min read
English Wine Week 2026: Why This Could Be One of the Most Important Vintages Yet
English Wine Week feels particularly fitting this year. As temperatures soar across the UK, many of us are searching for shade, cold drinks and any excuse to avoid the…
24 June 2026 · 3 min read
The Smart Way to Discover Fine Wine Through Premium Wine Samples | Tiny Wine & Coravin
What is Tiny Wine? Tiny Wine is changing the way people discover and enjoy fine wine by making premium wines more accessible through expertly preserved wine samples.…
22 June 2026 · 3 min read
Looking for a Wine Like Pinot Grigio? Try Albariño
If Pinot Grigio is your usual go-to white wine, you’re not alone. It’s crisp, clean, refreshing and reliably easy to drink, the kind of bottle that’s quietly become a…
18 June 2026 · 2 min read
My Top 4 Restaurants in Marylebone | A Londoner’s & Wine Expert’s Guide to Eating Well in Marylebone
Marylebone has quietly become one of London’s most compelling dining neighbourhoods, elegant but unfussy, globally influenced yet distinctly local. For me, it’s one of…
16 June 2026 · 3 min read
How to Identify Old Vine Wines on a Bottle Label & Why Old Vine Wines Matter More Than Ever
Discover what old vine wines are, why some of the world's oldest vineyards produce such distinctive wines, and how to identify genuine old vine wines on a bottle…
11 June 2026 · 6 min read
How to Identify Pinot Meunier in the Vineyard
If you’ve ever visited a vineyard and wondered how growers can tell grape varieties apart, you’re not alone. At first glance, many vines look remarkably similar. But…
9 June 2026 · 3 min read
Why Learn About Wine? How to Choose Better Bottles and Build Confidence in What You Drink
So you don’t waste money (or calories) on bottles you won’t actually enjoy. Wine can feel intimidating at first, but it becomes far more enjoyable the moment you…
4 June 2026 · 1 min read
A different side of Napa | Platinum Magazine, June 2026
When you think of Napa Valley, what image comes to mind? For me it’s the stunning rolling hills, lush vineyards, and Mediterranean-like climate of California that…
29 May 2026 · 4 min read
Rostrum x Stem + Stem | Networking Event for 40 Guests in London
Most networking events don’t fail because people don’t attend. They fail because nothing in the room makes it easy for people to connect. That was the focus behind…
21 May 2026 · 2 min read
Corporate Team Wine Tasting with Bank of New York: Bringing Global Teams Together Through Wine
There is something particularly special about working with returning clients. Last year, I had the pleasure of creating a rooftop Wine Safari for Bank of New York.…
21 May 2026 · 2 min read
A London Wine Expert’s Guide to RHS Chelsea Flower Show: Where to Drink, Eat and Explore During Chelsea Week
Here’s how to navigate Chelsea Flower Show season properly from the gardens worth your time to where to eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere afterwards. Chelsea…
20 May 2026 · 3 min read
What Makes a Good Networking Event? Lessons from a Taylor Wessing Wine Series
What Makes a Good Networking Event? Lessons from a Taylor Wessing Wine Series Most client events are pleasant. Very few are memorable. The problem isn't effort or…
12 May 2026 · 2 min read
45 Women in Property with Cynergy Bank at Stem + Stem | Corporate Wine Tasting & Networking Event in London
I recently had the pleasure of hosting a daytime Women in Property networking event at Stem + Stem with guests from Cynergy Bank, and honestly, the daytime format…
11 May 2026 · 2 min read
I Found a Historic Wine Window in Florence & It Was Every Bit as Magical as I Hoped
Certain travel experiences feel quintessentially Italian. Drinking espresso standing at a bar. Wandering sun-drenched piazzas at golden hour. Ordering a plate of pasta…
9 May 2026 · 2 min read
Wine News: The 2025s Have Landed
It's the moment of the year I love when the new vintage starts arriving on shelves and the spring has sprung. The 2025s are here, and there is a lot to get excited…
8 May 2026 · 2 min read