Glenelly Estate Wine Dinner
Glenelly Estate Wine Dinner Wednesday 4th September The Star & Garter is delighted to present a special wine dinner featuring the wines of Glenelly Estate.…
A truly remarkable woman in wine
I was lucky enough last week to host a wine dinner with Nicolas Bureau of South Africa’s Glenelly Estate. To a full house, Nicolas told…
Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche Rouge 2016, M.Chapoutier
The 2016 vintage in the Rhône has been highly praised, from an extremely good vintage in the Northern Rhone to possibly the greatest vintage in…
From small things…
It’s a not one his best-known songs but there is a Bruce Springsteen track called ‘From small things big things one day come’ and I…
Provence Rosé shortage…
One of my favourite stories in some of the nationals over the last few weeks is the potential shortage of Provence Rosé this summer, if ever…
Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch
If I had to choose one Cape Chenin Blanc to drink this weekend it would be Reyneke Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch made on one of…
Stanley Estates Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Marlborough
It’s always a pleasure to meet wine producers and listen to them as they tell their story to consumers and I was fortunate enough last…
And the Next Grape on the Block
In case you’ve not noticed Wine, is as susceptible to the vagaries of fashion and trends as many things in life. When it comes to…
Carignan Vieilles Vignes IGP Pays d’Oc
This juicy wine has a beautiful cherry red colour. The nose shows an abundance of intense red berry fruit and hints of vanilla flavours. The…
Chenin Blanc – Aloe Tree, Western Cape
Aromatic guava and orange blossom jump from the glass – this Chenin Blanc is dry with hint of sweetness from the ripe apples, peaches and…
Shiraz – Aloe Tree, Western Cape
Bursting with dark berry flavours of blackberry, dark cherry and plums, this Shiraz has soft and supple tannins and a white pepper finish.
St James’ Place
"Alistair has been our wine expert at a number of St James Place events. His informal manner yet obvious expertise is exactly what we look…
Bishops Printers
"Thank you so much for hosting a great wine tasting evening. As you could probably tell(!) the guests had a fantastic night and I was…
Chris Reed
Whenever we think about wine tasting, the one person who comes to mind is Alistair and Hermitage Cellars. Alistair has provided wine tasting events on a…