Konect Magazine

I am looking forward to the return of the famous German market. I love the atmosphere of the markets and of course, a warming mug of Gluhwein! Glühwein is essentially...

Wine tasting uses all your senses and I especially love spending time ‘nosing’ a glass of wine. Swirling the glass and gently coaxing the wine to release aromas and aromatics....

Recently my husband and I traveled to Iceland with friends. We were enticed by images of the famous Blue Lagoon, the chance to spot the Aurora Borealis and to explore...

Winter in the winemaking calendar is usually a quiet time, a time to relax after a busy period. This is not true for winemakers in the coldest regions of Canada,...

In March 2023 I met Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at a charity event at Merchants’ Hall, Hanover Street.

In the run up to the event, my mind started to wonder…. if I had to choose a wine to present to a Princess, what would I select?

“I’m detecting aromas of blackberry, vanilla…. and cow horn!” Ok, you may not actually detect ‘cow horn’ aromas in your glass of wine but cow horn is an essential part...

I love tapas; small plates packed full of flavour, texture, colour and character. One moment you’re tasting sea salt fresh anchovies, the next spiced sausage before moving on to creamy...

Wine writers, critics and tasters love metaphors, and I am no exception! I love translating what I smell into words and describing the texture, flavours and character of the wine....