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.
Spring on Skye Is Extraordinary — and Underrated
When do you think about visiting the Isle of Skye?If you're like most people, your mind goes...
What Is a Wine Tasting and Why Would You Want One in Your Holiday Cottage?
Have you ever been to a wine tasting and left feeling like it wasn't really designed for you?...
Wine and Easter — What to Drink with Lamb and Chocolate
Let WGoS guide your thinking! Easter is one of those lovely moments in the year when food really...
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...