I’ve begun to appreciate bees a great deal more since I read Douglas Coupland’s latest novel. Anyway, there are a lot of them in the garden this year, mainly because…
Day 3 of the London wine fair
Today was the third and final day of the London wine trade fair. There’s so much to see; you can’t hope to do everything, but instead just have to make…
Day 2, wine fair
I’m sneaking in a quick blog post from day 2 of the wine fair. I’m sitting in the access zone, which is the social media hub of the fair. Pictured…
Day 1, London wine trade fair
It has been a long and busy day at the London International Wine Fair. It began early, and Shrek nearly died. He’s our younger cat. As regular readers know, we…
Recently on the main wineanorak site
Some recent additions to the main wineanorak.com site, where I publish longer articles not really suited to the blog format. Gunderloch: visiting this leading Rheinhessen producer (the Rheinhessen vineyards are…
Cricket and wine on a Friday
On the way back from cricket. Several times a year I take a day off and spend it playing. Play is important for adults, just as it is for children….
At the dentist
Sitting waiting for my appointment at the dentist. I worry about my teeth because I’m tasting so much wine. Getting teeth fixed is expensive and uncomfortable, and I’d quite like…
Politics
Just two days to go to the UK general election. I’ve already voted (postal vote), but I’m not going to tell you who I voted for. Look, I’m very happy…
Bank holiday weekend
As it’s bank holiday. older son is back from boarding school for the weekend. It can be complicated with both boys at home – they have lots of energy, and…