Libby takes her favourite Naked Wines on the road. This week: Hide October 9, 2024 Rarely do I decline an invitation to Hide, the Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking Piccadilly and Green Park, but especially not when at the behest of David Baker, Founder of Hermitage Cognac, to “try something special”. In truth it seems unfair to call him merely a “Founder” of a brand, as Cognac is clearly his calling, his [...]
Half term is here – grab the wine October 8, 2024 For parents, it probably feels like school has only just begun after the long summer holidays – but here we are headed for half-term. Wine is part of my survival strategy. There are some excellent vineyards to visit and stay at, even with children in tow, and certain places go above and beyond to entertain [...]
Libby’s Naked Diary – Libby takes her Naked Wines on the road. This week: Chillin’ in a hot tub October 2, 2024 Libby takes her Naked Wines on the road. This week: Chillin’ in a hot tub An outdoor hot tub is one of my favourite happy places. Let me sink my limbs into its warm, watery depths and I shall happily marinade there as the brilliant sunshine slides into sunset and the steam rises into the [...]
How to bring a little Autumn romance through fine wine October 1, 2024 The evenings are creeping in and the end of ‘Brat Summer’ heralds the start of ‘Cuffing Season’. For those not in the know, Cuffing Season is defined as the time that people, consciously or unconsciously, look for a romantic partner to keep them warm over the autumn, colder months – typically from October until Valentine’s [...]
Become a Naked Wines Angel and build your wine portfolio September 26, 2024 Become a Naked Wines Angel and build your wine portfolio Some pairings are just meant to be. Sauternes and Stilton, Sancerre and goats’ cheese, roast lamb and Syrah – they are a natural fit, enhancing and elevating each other to heavenly new heights of deliciousness. Now, I can finally reveal a tasty, brand-new pairing coming [...]
Bordeaux month: Here are the best clarets to celebrate September 10, 2024 September has been named Bordeaux month – it seems every grape has its own international wine day so why not dedicate an entire month to one of the most renowned and beloved wine regions in the world. Here’s what you need to know when selecting a bottle of Bordeaux red. Firstly, French wine is often [...]
From Wimbledon to Glastonbury and Glyndebourne, the wine to drink to celebrate summer August 28, 2024 Summer, and all its events, is coming to a close, but what does your favourite celebration say about you and what you should be drinking, from Wimbledon to Glastonbury and Glyndebourne? WIMBLEDON: There is something so quintessentially English about Wimbledon with its green tennis courts, crisp white outfits and bowls of strawberries and cream. Champagne [...]
Big winners at the WineGB Awards, from Chapel Down to Langham August 8, 2024 As a patriotic wine lover there are few afternoons more exciting and uplifting than the WineGB Awards. We are smashing it when it comes to creating world class bottles and this year was remarkable for the British regions producing exceptional at award-winning levels. Wines from no less than 13 countries won trophies this year, with [...]
Italy holidays: Why the Dolomites are perfect for summer August 6, 2024 Italy holidays: this mountain is at its best in the summer months, says Libby Brodie If you ever wondered what it’s like visiting a ski destination in summer, let me tell you that the rumours are true: it really is like stepping into a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale. At least, this was my first impression [...]
Why now is the summer of sake: Where to drink this amazing wine July 23, 2024 This is the summer of sake in London – and about time too. I had been under the misguided impression that all sake was rough and intensely boozy, the type of drink one hocks back as a dare. However, despite a fairly high alcohol percentage, sake is relatively low in acidity and has a graceful [...]
