FlyingSommeliere

Truly honoured and humbled to be part of this global initiative to level the playing field for #diversity and #inclusivity in wine, spirits and hospitality

#FridayElevenses by @Zoom & other news So, as somebody who I guess has spent a lot of time over the past year helping other people into jobs (some of them dream jobs), I'm very happy to confirm that I also have a new & exciting role @LanghamWinery 1/4

Save the date! #EnglishTourismWeek22 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿returns on Friday 18-Sunday 27 March to celebrate England's fantastic tourism sector and raise awareness of the significant contribution it makes to the UK economy. Find out more and put it in your diaries now!🖊️ ow.ly/Fs0r50GWxIE

Today is Odd Socks Day marking the start of Anti-Bullying Week! It's an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves, celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique. Let's spread some kindness this year! #OddSocksDay #DorsetMind #JoinOurMovement

Bidding opened yesterday morning & we’ve already surpassed the initial £200,000 point for these rare and memorable lots. ‘Snag yourself an unrepeatable wine experience in aid of the best of causes' says @JancisRobinson. Live auction link: catalogue.liquidicons.com

'Snag yourself an unrepeatable wine experience in aid of the best of causes' says @JancisRobinson 'Bidding opens today ... see the online auction catalogue and marvel at the audacity and rarity of the lots, some of them offering liquids that are almost impossible to buy'

Check out my latest #podcast podbean.com/eau/pb-sm8mk-1… on #Podbean

@cowdraypolo polo ponies and #EnglishSparklingWine 🥂🍾

@GreatrixBrad @Nyetimber @cowdraypolo Wow, super cool @cowdraypolo (where I grew up sitting under grandstands and catching champagne corks) 🥂🍾

No two days the same @Nyetimber This was very fun. @cowdraypolo 🏆

Nightclubs told to close in Catalonia as cases soar thetimes.co.uk/article/748821…

Another positive thing about Zoom tastings: everyone is neatly identified on screen, thereby avoiding those embarrassing IRL episodes where you introduce yourself to someone, only to be told you met the previous month

@spskelton Interesting after 100s of years extolling the virtues of certain grape varietals, that noble houses are prepared to jump ship and start all over with new ones! The problem is monoculture, nature will always find a way.

@spskelton Wouldn’t dream of planting a wheat, barley especially a potato variety that was over 50/100 years old… but the wine world happy to!🤷🏻‍♂️

Comtesse De Malet Roquefort Bordeaux 18 93 Points youtu.be/Vhoa1hCTcxU #Bordeaux #ValuePricePoint great #VQR #WineReview

@food_mag How exciting @averyswinemimi

New farmshop and foodhall launched near Bristol ow.ly/gZPL50Fmy6R

So, I’m off to work on the @FireChampagne at Bicester Heritage tomorrow for the E-type Jag 60th anniversary celebrations, with chef patissiere extraordinaire Richard Reynolds, top @WineJobsGB Ambassador #EtypeJaguar #60thAnniversary #BicesterHeritage #ChampagneFireTruck

If lack of sleep is getting you down be sure to log onto our Sleep Portal by @_sleepstation for some useful tips. Visit: ow.ly/Jg0O50EXPYI and use the password: hospitality2020 😴

We’re here for the chefs, waiters, housekeepers & managers. We’re here for the concierges, receptionists & kitchen porters. And we’re here for every sommelier, bartender, catering assistant & cook throughout the UK. If you need our help visit: hospitalityaction.org.uk #wevegotyou

Looking forward to launching this wine and food matching series next week highlighting the diversity of Aussie Riesling. Thanks to @littlebedwyn for creating some delicious dishes to match the wines! #aussiewine #riesling