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Time to talk - Sauvignon Blanc
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is the cool cat, thriving where breezes play. From the vibrant vineyards of Marlborough in New Zealand to the chic locales of the Loire Valley in France, it unveils its character.

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Time to talk - Pinot Noir
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Pinot Noir

Grape varieties, do you know your white from your red? Do you know Cabernet Sauvignon from Chardonnay? Do you know the difference between wine grapes and table grapes?

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Time to talk - Hot and Cold
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Hot and Cold

We are often presented with a wine list with the wines listed by their grape variety or by the region. But if you have a Chardonnay from Chablis in France, is it different from a Napa valley in the USA?

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Time to talk - Harvest
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Harvest

Harvest across the UK is just coming to a close, but what does harvest actually entail when it comes to wine?

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Time to talk - Accessibility
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Accessibility

What does accessibility mean in terms of wine? How we make someone feel when accessing choices and information about wine is a key inclusion point.

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Time to talk - What’s in a Name?
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - What’s in a Name?

Did you know the largest proportion of Champagne is Chardonnay? Chablis is the name of a region on in France that is only allowed to grow and produce Chardonnay?

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Time to talk - Four Legged Friends
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Four Legged Friends

Do you have a furry member of the family who loves a walk? Having a stroll amongst the vines taking in the fresh air and views is a great day out for the whole family

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Time to talk - Wine Language
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Wine Language

How do you choose a bottle of wine? Do you look for a label you know? The one that looks most appealing? The funky one? Do you stop to read about the wine?

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Time to talk - Wine Lists
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Wine Lists

Have you been somewhere and handed a wine list alongside your menu? How did you find it, did it all make sense or feel like you were reading a different language?

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Time to talk - Glassware
Emma Hodges Emma Hodges

Time to talk - Glassware

There are so many different wine glasses out there - but does size and style matter?

The answer is yes!

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