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.
New Year and New Resolutions
A Fresh Start with Sparkling Wine As the last of the Christmas lights fade and the Isle of Skye...
What to drink on Boxing Day!
Wines that love Christmas leftovers, cold meats, and cheesesIf Christmas Day is all about...
What Wine Pairs Well With Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies and Christmas Desserts?
I always find that Christmas desserts bring out strong feelings in people. You either love the...
Red Wine for Christmas: Perfect Pairings for Traditional and Modern Festive Meals
December on the Isle of Skye has its own rhythm. The light fades early, the air carries a hint of...
Sparkling Wines for Christmas: Champagne and English Alternatives
Living on the Isle of Skye, I’ve learned that winter is about contrasts. The wind may be wild, the...
Why Small Businesses Benefit from a Certified Non-Executive Director
Running a small business is personal. Every decision, from stock selection to social media tone,...
Why the Third Thursday of November Matters for Wine Lovers
Every November, something quietly special happens in the world of wine. On the third Thursday,...
Wine Guy on Skye: Finalist for Most Promising New Business at the Highland Business Awards 2025
This year, I’ve been proud — and a little humbled — to see Wine Guy on Skye named as...
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...