During the current Covid pandemic most of us have been buying so many things online that couriers like DPD are up and down our small street every day. Then a week ago a large box arrived on our doorstep recently… Read More ›
Wine
When in Rome …….. match your wine to a forum!
Our regular visits to Rome have obviously been suspended this year and we have missed our biannual trip to watch the Italy v England 6 Nations Rugby as well as regular trips for further exploration of the history, culture, food… Read More ›
The Art of Visual Wine Tasting Notes.
Vinthropology is the blog of my internet friend Danell Nelson, an American sommelier living in Italy. Danell is the perfect example of how real friendships can be made over the internet, we email, text and have even video chatted with… Read More ›
Designing a Book Cover in 3 Acts. Act 1: Brainstorming
Originally posted on Vinthropology:
I’ve had the great pleasure of designing the cover art for Brian Metters’ new book: “It’s Not About The Wine! A 50 years memoir of wine WITH history, philosophy, art, travel and people” Now available to…
How many Grapes, Wines, Bottles?
Grapes, Wines and Bottles is one of the chapter headings , in which I describe some personal experiences of wine collecting, in my new book, “It’s Not About The Wine “. In a way the whole book was inspired by… Read More ›
Another favourite wine bar!
A little thought and reflection has reminded me of so many places where a glass of wine was “shared” with something of interest such as history, art, music, a landscape, a street, architecture …… Today’s favourite is closer to home… Read More ›
Where is your favourite place to drink wine?
Having just spent a few months writing my new book “It’s Not About The Wine” on reflection I was never short of material in writing this 50 year memoir of being a wino! In fact it got harder and harder… Read More ›
