Wine writing, tasting notes and event stories.
Everything Elizabeth has written on wine, restaurants, vineyards and events: 250 posts and counting.
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Lobster Rolls, Negronis & Wine Bars Worth Visiting in Soho
Lobster rolls and Negronis in Soho. Moi is high-energy, stylish restaurant restaurant with a cool vibe. Upstairs, an open kitchen and wood-fired grill set the scene.…
20 September 2025 · 1 min read
Angelina, Dalston: Why Everyone’s Talking About This Wine-Led Restaurant
The talk of the town… Angelina on Dalston Lane where Italian flavours meet Japanese precision, led by Head Chef Daniele Cotugno. Order the smoked Negroni, then enjoy…
16 September 2025 · 1 min read
Would You Pay €550 to Eat Mould? Inside the World of Mugaritz
For €550pp, would you EAT MOULD? 2 Michelin stars… but you’re eating with your BODY PARTS?! Yup. Fine dining, but definitely not as you know it. This is Mugaritz, …
31 August 2025 · 1 min read
The very FIRST EVER Wing Woman Wine Club!
The very FIRST EVER Wing Woman Wine Club! We had our first Wing Woman Wine Club last week and the vibes were electric. Sunshine, stripey tops, glasses in hand.…
25 August 2025 · 2 min read
Restaurant Etiquette Explained: My Top Tips
You don’t just walk in and take charge like it’s your personal dining room. No, no. You follow the host. Always. Handbags? Not on the table, darling. Ideally next to…
23 August 2025 · 1 min read
How to Make Wine Last Longer Once Opened
Don’t just pop the cork back in and hope for the best… My TOP TIP: pour the wine into a small jar once you’re halfway through the bottle, Remember, when it comes to…
19 August 2025 · 1 min read
A Modern Classic: Dining at Kentish Town’s Parakeet
The Parakeet is an open-fire fuelled beauty of a pub in Kentish Town with ex-Brat chef Ben Allen at the coals. Kentish Town is food critic Giles Coren’s local ‘hood,…
16 August 2025 · 1 min read
3 Places You Need to Visit in London for Great Food and Wine
Brutto35 to 37 Greenhill Rents, Clerkenwell, EC1M 6BNThe last restaurant created by the legend Russel Norman and it’s a masterpiece. It’s a relaxed Italian trattoria…
13 August 2025 · 1 min read
Where to sip wine this summer in The City | Château Sainte-Marguerite at Canopy by Hilton
Where to sip wine this summer in The City, check out the @chateausaintemarguerite collab at @canopybyhilton. If you’re looking for a new go-to after work or Thursday…
3 August 2025 · 2 min read
Yes to Options: The Real Reason the No & Low Market Is Booming
Non-alcohol drinks aren’t just for teetotallers. In fact, 78% of people buying them to drink. This market’s growing 8% each year, not because we’re saying no to wine,…
28 July 2025 · 1 min read
Is it Bourgogne or Burgundy? What's the difference...
Why do we abbreviate Bourgogne to ‘Burgundy’, but never do the same for Champagne, Bordeaux or Loire? It’s time to give Bourgogne the same respect we show other French…
26 July 2025 · 1 min read
What I Now Know About Non-Alcoholic Drinks & How They’re Made…
I’ve always been intrigued about how non-alcoholic wines and drinks are made and was lucky enough to visit @joerggeiger.uk recently in Germany to find out more. ✨ 1.…
24 July 2025 · 1 min read
Moscato d’Asti: Italy’s Light, Fizzy Secret
The Italians know how to lead the good life and in the 1870 with the grape Moscato they started to make a light, fizzy, white wine. Perfect for elevenses with lemon…
11 July 2025 · 1 min read
Think you know Roussillon? Think again.
This sun-drenched pocket of southern France is crafting wines with soul, not just sunshine in a glass. Tucked between the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees, Roussillon is…
1 July 2025 · 1 min read
Can You Put Ice in Wine? Yes: and Here’s When It Works
Can you put ice in your rosé? Yes, you absolutely can. Or use an ice bucket. My Top Tip? Freeze your grapes! Putting frozen grapes in your glass will keep your wine…
1 July 2025 · 1 min read
What is the right way to hold a wine glass?
Which one are you: The Gluggers, you know who you are. Name and shame your mates who hold their glass like this (by the bowl) The Poncey People, those who hold the wine…
23 June 2025 · 1 min read
Still Prosecco: The Style Most People Don’t Know Exists | Have You Ever Tried Still Prosecco?
It’s only £5.99 from Aldi, but is worth it… Or just another gimmick for the sake of it? If you like refreshing white wines like Gavi and Pinot Grigio this is…
23 June 2025 · 1 min read
Is this the ultimate Whispering Angel dupe?
Rosé lovers, listen up, M&S’s La Balconne Rosé is giving serious Whispering Angel vibes 👀 Think soft blush pink, light and crisp with elegant fruity notes that…
23 June 2025 · 1 min read