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The Great British Fizz | Why English Sparkling is No Longer the Underdog | Platinum Magazine
English sparkling can rival Champagne. Here’s why. For the longest time, the idea that English sparkling wine could rival Champagne was unthinkable. But it has…
6 May 2026 · 3 min read
The oldest wine I’ve ever tasted… and one of the best.
The oldest wine I’ve ever tasted was a 1996 Vorberg from Cantina Terlan, nearly 30 years old, and it was, without exaggeration, one of the most remarkable white wines…
4 May 2026 · 2 min read
Should You Put Ice in Your Wine?
It’s May… which means one thing: rosé season is officially ON. As soon as the weather shifts in the UK, search trends spike for rosé wine UK, summer wine ideas, and…
1 May 2026 · 2 min read
Budburst at The Weyborne Estate, West Sussex
Budburst at Weyborne Estate marks one of the most important moments in the English wine growing season, the point where the vineyard fully awakens after winter…
30 April 2026 · 2 min read
If Red Wine Gives You Headaches, It’s Probably the Style: Not the Wine Itself
At almost every tasting I host, someone tells me they’ve given up red wine because it gives them a headache. And in most cases, it isn’t red wine as a whole that’s the…
29 April 2026 · 2 min read
Sake Cocktails in London | Why Wine Lovers Should Try Sake at Sticks’n’Sushi
If you love wine, you need to try sake like this. Sake cocktails in London are one of those experiences that completely change how you think about sake. If you are…
27 April 2026 · 1 min read
Pensions & Prosecco: Making Money Conversations Easier
Sometimes the easiest way to talk about money is with a glass of something good in hand. That was the thinking behind Pensions & Prosecco, an intimate evening we…
13 April 2026 · 2 min read
Kolae Borough Market Review | Best Thai Restaurant in London for Bold Southern Thai Food
This is the kind of restaurant you tell your friends about immediately, especially if you love bold flavours, Thai food in London, and standout Borough Market…
10 April 2026 · 2 min read
Two Women. Two Tuscan Wine Stories | A Journey Through Val d’Orcia & Montalcino
One of the things I’ve learnt travelling through Tuscany is that the most interesting stories are rarely the loudest ones.They sit slightly to the side.Just beyond the…
9 April 2026 · 3 min read
My Top Rosé Proseccos | Three pink Proseccos genuinely worth pouring
Three pink Proseccos genuinely worth pouring. Rosé Prosecco is no longer a novelty. Since the approval of Prosecco DOC Rosé in 2020, pink Prosecco has secured a firm…
8 April 2026 · 2 min read
The Best Restaurants in the Dolomites | A Ski Food Guide for Alto Badia
Skiing the Dolomites isn’t just about the slopes, it’s about where you eat, drink, and soak up the mountain atmosphere. The food scene in the Dolomites is just as…
8 April 2026 · 2 min read
Prosecco Calories: Full Breakdown (Brut to Dolce) | How many calories are in Prosecco: and does sweetness make a difference?
If you are wondering about Prosecco calories, the short answer is this: a standard 125ml glass of Prosecco contains around 80 to 90 calories. But the exact number depends…
2 April 2026 · 2 min read
Interactive Corporate Wine tastings for Teams and Clients | Hogan Lovells: A 100+ Guest Interactive Tasting
When it comes to corporate events, the wine isn’t the point. It’s what happens around it. At Elizabeth & Wine, I design corporate wine tastings that make people feel…
1 April 2026 · 2 min read
What does a Wine Safari in a London office look like?
What does a Wine Safari in a London office look like? Well, a bit like this. Six wines. Three live vocalists. 150 people moving around the room. No seating plan. No…
25 March 2026 · 1 min read
How Many Glasses in a Bottle of Prosecco?
And how much fizz do you really need for a welcome reception? A standard bottle of Prosecco is 750ml. From one bottle, you will typically pour around six glasses at…
23 March 2026 · 2 min read
Pink Prosecco: Is It Worth the Hype?
A little history, an honest review, and whether it deserves space in your glass Pink Prosecco looks as though it has always existed. It hasn’t. Officially known as…
21 March 2026 · 2 min read
Why did the Freshfields International Women’s Day event work so well?
Why did the Freshfields International Women’s Day event work so well? I’ve been thinking about this since hosting it last month, because on paper it could have gone…
10 March 2026 · 2 min read
Celebrating International Women’s Day, The Women Shaping the Future of Wine
International Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate progress, reflect on change, and raise a glass to the women redefining industries around the world, including wine.…
8 March 2026 · 2 min read