Valentine’s Day has a funny way of sneaking up on people. Suddenly there’s pressure — to book somewhere, to cook something impressive, to choose the right bottle of wine. And more often than not, that pressure lands on Champagne. It’s the obvious choice. The...
One of the most common conversations I have with customers goes something like this: "Why is this bottle twelve pounds when I can buy one for six in the supermarketIs more expensive wine actually better or am I just paying for a label" They are fair questions....
There’s a particular kind of winter day on Skye that I really love. No drama. No sideways rain. Just cold, clear air and that sharp winter light where everything feels closer somehow — the hills, the sea, even your own thoughts. The sort of day where a walk wakes you...
There are nights on Skye when the weather isn’t just background noise; it’s the main event. The wind comes in off the Minch, the rain drives sideways, and the house takes on that familiar creak and sigh as if it’s settling in for the night along with you. These are...
There’s a particular sound to rain on the roof up here on Skye.It’s not dramatic. It’s steady. Reassuring, even.The kind of weather that tells you to stop rushing and stay put. Days like that aren’t about opening something clever or rare.They’re about comfort....
January on Skye has a very particular feel to it. The pace is slower. The air is sharper. Frost lingers on the ground longer than you expect, and daylight arrives gently rather than with any urgency. The island feels quieter, almost as if it is catching its breath...
If you’ve spent any time browsing wine shelves recently – whether in a supermarket, an independent wine shop, or scrolling online – you’ve probably seen words like natural, organic, and biodynamic popping up more and more. They sound wholesome....
A Fresh Start with Sparkling Wine As the last of the Christmas lights fade and the Isle of Skye settles into its quiet winter rhythm, I find myself thinking about the year ahead. January always feels slower - a time to pause, reflect, and open something that reminds...
Wines that love Christmas leftovers, cold meats, and cheesesIf Christmas Day is all about planning, timing, and getting everything on the table at once, Boxing Day is its laid back cousin. No pressure. No roast alarms. Just plates of leftovers, cold meats, cheeses...
I always find that Christmas desserts bring out strong feelings in people. You either love the richness of Christmas pudding or you prefer the lighter sweetness of a mince pie straight from the oven. Do you ever wonder what wine actually works with those flavours?...
December on the Isle of Skye has its own rhythm. The light fades early, the air carries a hint of peat smoke, and every evening feels like an invitation to slow down. It’s the season for good food, long conversations, and, of course, the right glass of wine. As the...
Living on the Isle of Skye, I’ve learned that winter is about contrasts. The wind may be wild, the nights long, but indoors there’s warmth, light, and the sound of a cork leaving a bottle — that small, joyful moment when celebration begins. Christmas on Skye is a...