On a very hot Sunday afternoon I headed across country to Manchester ready for the Wines of Portugal trade tasting.  There is something about the atmosphere in Manchester that really grabs me.  People are friendly, sincere, and very genuine.  I’ve…

Climate change is having profound effects on viticulture, affecting the quality, yield, and style of wines produced. I wanted to think in a bit more detail about how, higher temperatures, more rainfall, less predictability, may all affect grape growing.  This…

Wine is an experience, a story, and often, an expression of family history, culture, and a sense of place. The label on a wine bottle can be incredibly influential in determining whether a consumer picks it up from the shelf.…

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in how younger consumers approach alcohol consumption. For many younger people, drinking is no longer an everyday or social necessity but rather about experience, quality, and moderation. I have started to…

  Marketing For Wineries & Vineyards I’m writing a comprehensive marketing manual / handbook specifically for the wine industry.  It will feature, history and case studies of the main marketing considerations for wine, a practical guide covering the key topics…

As we go into the final 10 days of preparation for the Wine Diploma exams, if you are anything like me, it is quite likely you may experience a sudden bout of anxiety or a real drop in confidence.  This…