I will be running a short theory day course on 16 July for those who would like to be part of it. It will be both in-person and via Zoom, and I will be recording the sessions so anyone who can’t make it can have a copy sent to them. I’m also happy to re-run a portion of it at a different time if there is sufficient need/interest. TL;DR: if you want to sign up, do so here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HTB8MRN Details Cost: a donation of your choice to TBVT. If you genuinely cannot afford to give anything then you are welcome to take part for free, but if you can afford it, then a donation of ..read more

Matt very kindly has allowed me to use some of his photos in a selection to hopefully inspire listeners to strive for better imagery! Assistant winemakers at Polkura winery Surfer standing on a rock waiting for the right wave in Punta de Lobos Chile Picker harvesting carmeneré grapes at Clos Apaltas vineyards A couple celebrating whilst drinking champagne with champagne being sprayed over them Curly Haslam-Coates Francois Lurton Horse and farmer between carignan vines Lalique 100 point glasses Malbec fight! Michel Rolland and Charles Bournier Lapostelle Otelia and Nivaldo Morales Ex-winemaker ..read more

Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan MW has offered TBVT listeners a special offer on her new Blind Tasting X Program course:   https://www.masterwineonline.com/lp/extra-special-mw/ “THE most powerfully active, focused and intentional course on blind wine tasting every created. In 9 weeks, it takes you to advanced level blind tasting and sets the stage for mastery.” If you want to really get to grips with the Practical Paper, this should be a no-brainer ..read more