Richard’s Strathy Newspaper Articles
Terrific Terre di Valter wines
Terre Di Valter (land of Walter) wines from Camapnia in Southern Italy. Gorgeous wines getting some well deserved acclaim. https://www.greatgrog.co.uk/product/terre-di-valter-taurasi-docg-2016-new/ https://www.greatgrog.co.uk/product/fiano-di-avellino/ https://www.greatgrog.co.uk/product/terre-di-valter-greco-do-tufo-2020/…
Brand New and Antique Ghost Shop signs
We are keeping the antique ghost sign from the 19th century as a nod to the fact that there has been a…
Duty Rise on Wine 1st August 2023
Never good news when tax rises on wine. However, the UK government has decided to overhaul the alcohol duty system quite radically….
Instagram Live: Sauvignon and friends
Just before his in person tasting at the Royal Scots Richard will be live online to chat about a few of the…
Sauvignon and Friends Tasting £20
Think you know Sauvignon? Richard will be showing you how versatile this ubiqitous grape can be and give you some ideas for…
Part time vacancy at the great grog bottle shop. Flexible hours. A great place to work (ask anyone!).
Enthusiasm for wine and beer is a given (on the job training with plenty of tasting!). Numeracy, literacy & humour a bonus…Please…
Simon on Fire
Super Si was at the Scottish Arts Club, Rutland Square presenting a wee range of tasty wines….
Eurovision Wine Tasting 16th Sept 2022
To celebrate the UK hosting Europe (well, we are friends rather than foes, despite what politicians say) and yes, Australia is included!…
2021 harvest report in Europe (with a focus on Spain)
Wine production continued to fall in the 2021 harvest in the European Union for the third year in a row, particularly affecting…
The Chores of Bureaucracy
The 1st October hasn’t previously been a date of significance for me, however this year it will be. As of this date,…
Wine Of the Week
Every Wednesday a Grogger be showcasing a wine we love on Facebook and Instagram The current wine of the week will have…