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Everything Elizabeth has written on wine, restaurants, vineyards and events: 250 posts and counting.
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Best Prosecco Glasses: Flute vs Tulip: A Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Prosecco Glass
When it comes to serving Prosecco, the glass shape matters more than most people realise. The right Prosecco glass enhances aroma, preserves bubbles and improves…
1 March 2026 · 2 min read
Meet the Wine Makers of Tuscany | Platinum Magazine
One of the best times to visit Tuscany is April. The landscape is at its greenest, spring has arrived, vineyards come back to life and wildflowers carpet the hills. It…
19 February 2026 · 5 min read
Private Networking Evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, Covent Garden
I hosted a private networking evening for Rostrum at Lady of the Grapes, and what a night it was. Twenty-two guests, fully booked, surprising no on-the-day drop outs,…
18 February 2026 · 1 min read
Where Great Wine Meets Greater Women | Platinum Magazine
The subject of women in wine has always fascinated me. Like many industries, the wine world was traditionally male-dominated, but this has changed dramatically in…
18 February 2026 · 4 min read
Women’s World of Wine: Valentine's Wines to Try | Platinum Magazine
Valentine’s Day always stirs a particular excitement in me. It gives something of the thrill akin to a Jilly Cooper novel (I loved Rivals on TV last autumn!) -…
13 February 2026 · 3 min read
How to Host a Memorable Corporate Dinner in London | A case study with Hogan Lovells & Vodafone
Some corporate dinners feel transactional. Others stay with you. The difference is rarely the food or the venue. It’s the atmosphere around the table. When wine is…
12 February 2026 · 3 min read
Bank of New York Mellon: Rooftop Wine Safari
Last year, I hosted my largest event to date, a Wine Safari for 80 guests on the rooftop of Bank of New York Mellon. For the first time, I wasn’t pouring solo. I was…
10 February 2026 · 1 min read
Ropes & Gray: 15-Year UK Anniversary
Ropes & Gray asked me to design a wine experience to mark 15 years of business in the UK, alongside the opening of new offices in Paris and Milan. This was a…
10 February 2026 · 1 min read
The Sparkle Revolution: How Women Are Shaping the Future of Sparkling Wine | Platinum Magazine
February is the month of love, and for me, it’s also the month of bubbles. Sparkling wine has long been associated with celebration, but there’s more to sparkling wine…
4 February 2026 · 4 min read
Tuscany’s Most Underrated DOCG White Wine
One of the most underrated white wines in Italy, and a personal favourite of mine- is Vernaccia di San Gimignano. In a region globally celebrated for powerful reds,…
30 January 2026 · 2 min read
Which Wine Would You Choose… and How Many Calories Would You Swap for It?
Ever wondered how many calories are in your glass of wine? 175ml red (14%) ≈ 175 calories 175ml white (12.5%) ≈ 150 calories 125ml Champagne (11%) ≈ 90 calories For…
28 January 2026 · 1 min read
Creating Bespoke Corporate Wine Tastings: Turning Milestones into Meaningful Experiences | Ropes & Gray LLP: 15 Years in London
We hosted a special tasting last month to celebrate Ropes & Gray LLP marking 15 years in London, and it reminded me why I love building events around a story. They…
28 January 2026 · 2 min read
19 Reasons to Visit Tuscany in Winter (And Why It Might Be the Best Time to Go)
Think Tuscany is only for sun-soaked summers and golden wheat fields? Think again. A winter trip to Val d’Orcia reveals a quieter, moodier, more cinematic side of the…
26 January 2026 · 2 min read
The Rise of No & Low: Why Women Are Leading the way in Lower-Alcohol Winemaking | Platinum Magazine
Drinking less is no longer unusual, it’s the norm for many of us, especially at this time of year. Although, I must confess I never do Dry January as my birthday is…
21 January 2026 · 4 min read
"English Wine Just Gets Better and Better" My English Wine Recommendations | This England
Here is the full text from the article screenshots, organized into a single blog post format: ENGLISH WINES Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite shares her recommendations for…
20 January 2026 · 1 min read
Winter in Montalcino & Montepulciano: What’s It Really Like?
Winter in Montalcino and Montepulciano is a different kind of magic, softer, slower, and infinitely more atmospheric. If you’re considering a winter trip to southern…
29 December 2025 · 2 min read
The Women Changing Wine | Platinum Magazine
This month, I would like to introduce you to two phenomenal women who are shaping the world of wine. In England, Canadian winemaker Cherie Spriggs has helped transform…
20 December 2025 · 4 min read
What Burgundy Wine to Drink With Pizza, Popcorn, or Indian Food: Bourgogne Food Pairing Tips | The Handbook
Discover the best Burgundy wines to pair with everyday meals like pizza, popcorn, and Indian food. Expert Burgundy Pinot Noir and Chardonnay pairings for relaxed…
10 December 2025 · 3 min read