THE BLOG
The Wine Guy on Skye provides regular updates on wines, food pairings with local produce, grape discussions, and general musings about how grape juice can be so amazing when mixed with yeast, skill, a barrel and time.
Choosing Wine for the First Time — Where Do You Start?
Have you ever stood in front of a shelf full of wine bottles and thought, I have absolutely...
Build your Cheese and Wine Board
Cheese and wine. Two of life’s great pleasures. Put them together properly and you have something...
Why Good White Wine Is Usually Cheaper Than Good Red
This is a question I get all the time at tastings. “Why is that white £22 and the red...
Wine Scores Explained
If you have ever stood in front of a shelf of wine and noticed a neat little “92 points” sticker...
Why People Overbuy “Big Wines” for Dinner Parties
And why you don’t need to. Let me paint the scene. You’re hosting a dinner party. Good food. Smart...
Why Wine Costs What It Costs in the UK and Why Spending a Little More Really Matters
One of the most common conversations I have with customers goes something like this: "Why is this...
Valentine’s Day, Romance and Why I Often Choose English Sparkling Wine
Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on people. Suddenly there’s pressure — to book...
Cold Clear Days and the Joy of a Proper Red
There’s a particular kind of winter day on Skye that I really love. No drama. No sideways rain....
Storms on the Minch and Wine for Windy Nights
There are nights on Skye when the weather isn’t just background noise; it’s the main event. The...
Rain on the Roof and Comfort in a Glass
There’s a particular sound to rain on the roof up here on Skye.It’s not dramatic. It’s steady....
Firelight, frost, and bottles worth opening
January on Skye has a very particular feel to it. The pace is slower. The air is sharper. Frost...
What’s the difference between natural, organic, and biodynamic wine?
If you’ve spent any time browsing wine shelves recently – whether in a supermarket, an independent...