Category: Wine Blog

Dear ALL, My apologies. It’s been a tough Summer, filled with family obligations. Updating this blog has always been on my mind, yet everytime I sat down to write something,...

    I don’t know how I got into this situation. A friend of Mrs 12×75’s bought a new house and wanted to do a house warming for some friends...

By Geordie Clarke / Contributing Editor   When I began to take wine seriously, I was convinced early on that buying en primeur was the best way to secure an...

Many of you will be aware that in less than 2 weeks, London Wine Week kicks-off. A one week event in London which will bring together wine lovers, some lovely...

By Geordie Clarke / Contributing editor   Sometimes we need a little bad weather to remind us why we love it so much when the sun is shining. That old...

We got a new kitten recently so instead of frequenting the local hotspots and wining and dining in all the most sophisticated places, I’ve been sitting in with a sub...

One of the more horrible products I’ve encountered this year as a taster is Irish firm Tayto Crisps’ first venture into chocolate bar manufacturing.  Tayto Cheese and Onion crisps are...

It was Saturday afternoon, and Mrs 12×75 (Mrs 12) was out. Too early to open a bottle of vino, and I was feeling too lazy to go out. I reached...

I loved this recent post by Jancis Robinson addressing launch prices for relatively new and unknown ‘artisan’ wines.  I particularly love her openness in naming the culprits – wine writers are often...

The team behind London Cocktail Week has now launched the inaugural London Wine Week, which will take place 2nd – 8th June 2014. London Wine Week will be a unique...

Those among you that read my contributions to this blog will know that there is nothing I love more than a bargain.  I’d love to let on that I only...