Revive the story of a vineyard through your wine glass! My aim is to get you to think about wine differently.
My name is Melina Aguirre and I’m a Spanish-trained Sommelier and WSET certified with levels 1, 2 &3 from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust based in the United Kingdom. Like many of us in the industry, there is always a higher level of education you can pursue, and if you love wine, you just can’t stop learning new things, especially because the wine world is always changing. So I am currently stu
26/05/2023
In a world where we continue learning about the impact of agriculture and winemaking in everything we eat and drink information is key to healthy consumption and enjoyment.
Ireland becomes first country with health info on alcohol labels Ireland is set to become the first country with alcohol labels that will list calorie and health risk information for consumers.
12/05/2023
Have we turned wine into a "snob thing" and lost the fun of enjoying it? Maybe we need to look back into these 80s ads when tasting notes didn't matter
What Riunite Ads from the 80s Can Teach Us About Making Wine Fun Again The story of Riunite tells us a lot about today’s wine world. You may be struck by just how little the conversation has changed.
24/04/2023
The numbers for 2022 Wine Consumption are out. Yes, inflation had an effect on the wine industry hitting record highs and reducing consumption worldwide. But there is hope for 2023, the trend in the market is staggering inflation and possibly dropping by end of the year. Better days ahead!
The spike in wine prices hit consumption, boosting export values to the highest levels | OIV The year 2022 was marked by high inflation and global supply chain disruptions. In such context, many markets saw significant increases in wine prices which lead to a slight decrease in volumes consumed worldwide. The overall value of global wine exports is the highest ever recorded. Surface The ...
22/04/2023
Happy Earth Day.
To all the vineyards around the world with love ❤️
03/02/2023
Sommelina’s guide for surviving the festive season without breaking the bank.
This time of the year gives us lots of opportunities to enjoy friends, family and great meals, and where there is food THERE MUST BE WINE!
Because wine shopping should be nothing but fun I have created this practical list for you to enjoy your Holiday without breaking your wallet.
1. The must-have wines: look for sparkling, crowd-pleaser red and white wines. Perfect wines for your nibbles, appetizers, proper meal or toast.
2. The great night wines: the top sparkling wines, some premium and super-premium wines that will bring light to your best occasions.
3. The post-party wines: hello high acid wines! These for sure will make you forget Christmas pudding in no time!
Follow the link in my bio for the full list of wines.
Get ready, set, enjoy the Holidays!
There is your homework!
18/12/2022
This time of the year gives us lots of opportunities to enjoy friends, family and great meals, and where there is food THERE MUST BE WINE!
Sommelina’s guide for surviving the festive season without breaking the bank
30/11/2022
Holidays are almost here, so what better time than now to get your French wine list up and ready for Christmas! Book your next Wine Tasting Experiences Introduction to French wines and impress your guests with the best selection in town!!
Click the link in bio and book your next Home Tasting.
There is your homework!
What's up in the vineyards these days?
Changing colors create one of the most beautiful landscapes in the vineyards. Autumn.
The vine has giving us the fruit for this vintage and now it prepares to enter a well deserve resting state. Vines actually grow for about eight months of the year. In the Autumn they drop their leaves and remain dormant throughout the winter, conserving their energy for the next crop.
Sweet dreams to our vineyards! Until the next season!
The vine has given us the fruit for this vintage and now it prepares to enter a well deserve resting state. Vines actually grow for about eight months of the year. In the Autumn they drop their leaves and remain dormant throughout the winter, conserving their energy for the next crop.
24/11/2022
Want to learn more about our fun and interesting Wine Tasting Experiences? Click the link in bio and find the one for you and your party.
23/11/2022
What are your thoughts?! Winner or looser for Marks & Spencer's?
M&S launches top-tier own-label wine range amid 'transformation' of BWS Upmarket retailer M&S have launched a new own-label top tier own label range, comprising 14 global wines that marks part of a wider transformation of the retailer’s wine offer.
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