Sommelina Wine Tastings and Education

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 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

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 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

18/12/2022

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!

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!

27/11/2022

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?

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.