Blog
My journal of thoughts, ideas and
experiences collected whilst exploring
the world of drinks.
Claire Drinks Recommended : Jean de Foigny Brut Premier Cru NV Champagne
Edinburgh Airport has lifted the 100ml liquid restriction, allowing containers of up to two litres in hand luggage. I put it to the test with an opened bottle of Jean de Foigny Premier Cru Champagne from The Wine Society, which travelled from Edinburgh to London in my rucksack and arrived in perfect condition.
Claire Drinks Recommended : Via Istrum Tamyanka chateau burgozone
Discover the unique character of Tamyanka, Bulgaria’s local name for Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains, a grape that thrives in the warm, sun-drenched Danube Plain. Château Burgozone’s Via Istrum showcases the best of this grape with a bone-dry, still Muscat, offering a vibrant bouquet of honeysuckle, orange peel, and apricot.
Rediscovering Bulgarian Wines : A Bold Journey at 50
At 50, I rediscovered Bulgarian wines—once popular but long absent from UK shelves. Bold reds like Rubin and aromatic whites like Tamyanka now showcase Bulgaria's unique viticultural heritage. Much like my own journey of growth and self-realisation, these wines have emerged with confidence and character worth celebrating.
Claire Drinks Recommended : Height of Arrows Bright
Holyrood Distillery’s Height of Arrows Bright. A truly juniper-forward gin that showcases the extraordinary range of essential oils contained within the tiny week juniper berry.
Claire Drinks Recommended : Melina Honey wine
Raw honey has a very high concentration of sugars which when fermented results in an alcoholic drink called honey wine, or Mead.
Claire Drinks Recommended : Lamoreaux Landing T23 Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Franc is a black grape variety that responds well to a cool climate (Chinon, Saumur-Champigny, Finger Lakes).