Category: Events

JEREZ IN JEREZ!

Perhaps the most underrated ‘wine’ in Spain, Jerez (aka Sherry), takes its name from the area surrounding the town of Jerez in Andalucia and that’s where I’ll be in the coming week, 7th – 12th November! I’ll be visiting at least one Sherry Bodega and of course writing about my experiences and my tasting notes here. Perhaps some of you will be persuaded to try some of the several different styles of Sherry and maybe become a devotee like myself?! Watch this space!

DECANTER SPANISH PANEL

I’ve just returned from London having been invited as a judge onto the Spanish Panel of Decanter Magazine’s deciding on medal placings for the 2007 vintage Rioja. My fellow panelists included at least two Masters of Wine (MWs) along with other luminaries from the wine world. Confidentiality prevents me from naming the winning wines from the 90+ that we tasted, until after the March Decanter Magazine goes to print. However more about this two day judging event will be posted here soon, including the names of the other judges and some general comments about the standard of Rioja red wines from this officially recognised ‘Very Good Vintage’! Watch this space!

Next Bay Radio Live On-Air Wine Tasting!

November’s on-air wine tasting during Bay Radio’s Sunday Brunch Programme will take place on Sunday 20th November starting as usual at 12:00 noon. Presenters, Noelle and Bob are always ready for a good glass of what is becoming their favourite tipple and it’s my job to recommend wines to accompany Noelle’s Recipe of the Week.

It’s informal, listener-friendly, informative and entertaining too! Why not listen on the radio or by internet – www.bayradio.fm Click Listen Live? You can even call the studio to ask any wine questions you may have and therefore be a part of the show!