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Hosting for Wine-Lovers with Dietary or Sensitivity Needs

October 8, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

There’s something special about having friends over for wine. The laughter, the clinking glasses and the cosy glow of candles all set the perfect mood. But planning a wine night can feel tricky when some […]

EuroCave’s New Harmonie Wine Storage Collection

September 6, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

The Brits have always liked their wine, but we are increasingly becoming a nation of wine drinkers and connoisseurs here in the UK. You only have to walk down the supermarket aisles to see the […]

Celebrating Ferrari Trento Wines at GAIA Mayfair

August 25, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Last month a group of us gathered at GAIA Mayfair to sample four superb Ferrari Trento wines paired with some delicious Greek-Mediterranean dishes specially prepared for the evening. The dinner, hosted by Ferrari Trento, was […]

Why a Wine Tour is a Perfect Date Idea

May 20, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

We’ve all been there – scrolling through options for a date night, looking for something that feels fresh, a little romantic and maybe even memorable. Dinner and a movie? Safe, but predictable. Coffee catch-up? Sweet […]

Celebrate Summer with Champagne Drappier Rosé de Saignée

May 1, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

As we are enjoying a mini heatwave here in the UK this week, I thought it only fitting to write about Champagne Drappier Rosé de Saignée, the perfect drink in which to enjoy in the […]

Popular Portuguese Red Wine Porta 6

September 10, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

There seems to be a lot of national this and national that days, many of which I simply ignore but when I was informed that it was National Red Wine Day on 28th August, I […]

Seasonal Supper Clubs and Pop Ups at Downsview Vineyard

September 8, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Family-run vineyard and winery Downsview is tucked away in Crowborough in the Kent and Sussex Weald and recently started collaborating with local producers and chefs to create a unique eating and drinking destination for food […]

Lympstone Manor Celebrates Birthday with New Chardonnay and Gin

June 10, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Luxury Devon country house hotel Lympstone Manor is celebrating its 7th birthday with the launch of the Lympstone Manor Estate Chardonnay, Gin and a Marc. The Lympstone Manor’s vineyard is still relatively young, having only […]

Yorkshire Wine Trail

June 2, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

There’s nowt quite like a cellar door tasting at Market Farm on South Cave, a flute of Westow Erthksroy at Driffield, enjoying pan-fried venison haunch over a not-too-liquid lunch overlooking the Holme valley at the […]

Definition By Majestic

May 17, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Words like “Bourgogne” and phrases like “Grand Cru” and “Premier Cru” can be intimidating and Gavi di Gavi utterly bewildering. Old and New World can be pretty confusing too. Most of us don’t know our […]