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.
Rain, Peat, and Pinot: Why Skye’s Climate Makes You Crave Comfort Wines
There’s a moment every morning on the Isle of Skye when you look out the window and wonder what...
The Crofter’s Table: Rustic Scottish Dishes and the Wines That Love Them
Living on the Isle of Skye, you learn that food tastes different when it comes from just down the...
Wings and Wine
I live on the Waternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye, where the air feels different - saltier,...
Whisky and Gin Distilleries on the Isle of Skye
A local’s guide from Wine Guy on Skye I get asked the same question every week: “If I’ve only got...
The Old Man of Storr – A Skye Icon Worth the Climb
If there’s one image that captures the Isle of Skye for travellers, it’s the jagged outline of the...
Light Reds & Rosés for Warm Days – Best Options for Daytime Sipping
When the sun decides to shine on the Isle of Skye, you need to make the most of it. Warm days here...
Skye Visitor-Friendly Wine Tasting Tips
Visiting the Isle of Skye is a sensory experience. The landscapes are dramatic, the air is crisp,...
Sparkling Rosé for Weekend Getaways
There’s something magical about a weekend getaway on the Isle of Skye—the rhythm of life slows...
The Rise of English Wine Tourism – And Why I Stock These Brilliant Bottles on Skye
If you'd asked most people twenty years ago where the best wines came from, they'd likely have...
How to Store Wine: Tips for Drinking Now, Saving for Later, and Laying Down for the Long Haul
I get asked all the time—how should I store my wine? Should I keep it in the fridge? Does it...
A Taste of Skye: Perfect Food and Wine Pairings with Local Isle of Skye Produce
Introduction: Where Landscape Meets Plate and Glass The Isle of Skye isn’t just famous for its...
British Bubbles: How Silver Reign Sparkling Wine Is Made – Charmat Method Explained
Introduction: Sparkling Innovation from the Garden of England Move over Champagne — a new wave...